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Maybe just a rant, but can anyone relate and/or help me out here?Okay. I'd like to say that I've been lsat prepping for about a year / year and a half or so, however, during this time I've been working full time ho…
... flew through the causation and correlation section because huh? Why do ... questions that involved causation and correlation wrong. Well I went back ... -
PT47.S3.Q19 - although high cholesterol levels (wording question)http://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-47-section-3-question-19/ When you encounter the word "contributes" on the LSAT, do you take this to be a "c…
... provided in form of a correlation: High cholesterol levels are associated ... . While as we know, a correlation is not sufficient on it ... the association of the two (correlation). -
PT64.S1.Q22 - microbiologist: because heavy metalshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-64-section-1-question-22/ I completely understand the argument core and the correct answer. However, upon …
... more relevant to strengthening the correlation. I would still be hesitant ... help me to clarify this "correlation" strengthening "causation" ? I no longer ... -
PT64.S1.Q22 - microbiologist: because heavy metalshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-64-section-1-question-22/ I completely understand the argument core and the correct answer. However, upon …
... question specifically.
While correlation can never prove causation, it ... other alternatives. In other words, correlation "strengthens the case for" causality ... We have used correlation to strengthen causality through correlation. Hope this helps ... -
PT64.S1.Q22 - microbiologist: because heavy metalshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-64-section-1-question-22/ I completely understand the argument core and the correct answer. However, upon …
... match) rather than weakening through correlation, although you did use ... probabilities and correlation to find the alternative ... B," would you consider the correlation "most As are B"/ ... presumed effect.
Correlation does not seem to fit ... -
PT64.S1.Q22 - microbiologist: because heavy metalshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-64-section-1-question-22/ The following is my reasoning for why the answer to PT64S1Q22 is D, and is not B. …
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Flaw: The correlation of Ra, C, and (C ... promoted"), based on a correlation. B indicates a correlation, not a cause ...
B is a correlation, but it can strengthen the ... that D is also a correlation. Tempting but wrong precisely ... -
PT64.S1.Q22 - microbiologist: because heavy metalshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-64-section-1-question-22/ I completely understand the argument core and the correct answer. However, upon …
@Pacifico @c.janson35 , I got it! Just figured out by answering the same question for another poster. The correct answer is an example of strengthening causal arguments with correlation.
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Reasoning for LSAC ban on PDFs?I was wondering about the reasoning why they did this. Do they really make more money by not licensing out PDF versions of the exam? Were websites …
Also, LSAT performance has no correlation to anything beyond 1L performance ... -
CausationFor the regular weaken and strengthen questions, I am starting to get better. However, when it comes to causation, I am really confused. There is so …
... with skepticism, and the trusty "correlation doesn't imply causation" mantra ... at all save for a correlation. It helps to get in ... -
Flaw and MSSHello, on all of my preptests, even after reviewing all the lessons and explanations I still miss Flaw and MSS questions, is there something I missed…
... control group, no baseline
Correlation implies causation
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PT45.S1.Q12 - biologists have noted reproductive abnormalitiesI am having a problem seeing how a/c C WEAKENS. To me it looks like it is strengthening the argument. Maybe I am just misunderstanding how the ar…
... question, we’re given a correlation in the premises and a ... -
Strength and Weaken QuestionsSo I've seen A LOT of improvement on most of the question types. When I get to specific questions, I know exactly how to approach them and what to lo…
... out for the cause and correlation questions as well. I breezed ... -
Strength and Weaken QuestionsSo I've seen A LOT of improvement on most of the question types. When I get to specific questions, I know exactly how to approach them and what to lo…
I agree with @tanes256 about causation and correlation questions. Definitely review that section over until you have it memorized. It is tricky. -
180 Watch Customer ServiceHas anyone received communication from "180 Watch" in the past two weeks? I ordered a watch in May to take the June 2015 test, and as luck would h…
... getting a response from them. Correlation = causation? Anyways, I hope everyone ... -
What's the difference between "All because..." and "Only because..."?In terms of necessary and sufficient conditions for the LSAT, I'm wondering what the difference is between "All because..." and "Only because...". Fo…
... imply causation/causality:
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What's the difference between "All because..." and "Only because..."?In terms of necessary and sufficient conditions for the LSAT, I'm wondering what the difference is between "All because..." and "Only because...". Fo…
... imply causation/causality:
1) Correlation
2) Conditionality
correlation is used in a strengthen ... -
What's the difference between "All because..." and "Only because..."?In terms of necessary and sufficient conditions for the LSAT, I'm wondering what the difference is between "All because..." and "Only because...". Fo…
... /> if i remember correctly, sometimes correlation is used in a strengthen ... -
What's the difference between "All because..." and "Only because..."?In terms of necessary and sufficient conditions for the LSAT, I'm wondering what the difference is between "All because..." and "Only because...". Fo…
... issue for others. Even though correlation alone is not good evidence ... -
What's the difference between "All because..." and "Only because..."?In terms of necessary and sufficient conditions for the LSAT, I'm wondering what the difference is between "All because..." and "Only because...". Fo…
Exactly right @LoraxMan. Correlation alone can never be used to prove causation, but a strong correlation can go a long way to help strengthen an established causal relationship. -
Can we wear ear plugs on test day?Pretty simple question, can we wear ear plugs during the exam? I was lucky enough to book my test center on my college's campus (going for home fi…
Hahah @nicole.hopkins correlation does not imply causation -
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I heard Kaplan and Princeton Review and Powerscore are all supporting Ted Cruz. :) Coincidence?
Feel the Bern! New Yorkers! Don’t forget to register by October 9! -
PerfectScore Watch vs 180 WatchI am debating buying an Lsat watch and was just wondering if anyone has any experience with either of the two. Is the 180 watch worth the extra money?
... the test. It is no coincidence that I royally screwed up ... -
Mind Map & My prep updateOn some of the videos you use the mind map note strategy, I was wondering if you have that available for purchase? I took the Kaplan program in J…
... weaken questions. The causation and correlation type questions were throwing me ... -
How to approach "most logically completes" LR questionsDoes anyone have a specific strategy for these? They seem to be cropping up more often, and I usually do it by gut instinct, which is fine with easy …
... you have to read the correlation between not knowing and less ... -
A confusion between conditional logic and causationHi 7sagers, I just had a confusion cause by PT 68 section 2 question 24. JY's explanation is if Hormone causes Stress, then reducing Hormone can redu…
... (a common third cause, spurious correlation, or reverse cause). This is ... -
23.3.16 (Flaw Questions Problem Set 21)I understand that C is true and is a flaw in the argument, but I still don't understand how you can eliminate A. Here is my breakdown: Generally,…
... that the argument asserts a correlation between the two terms so ... -
23.3.16 (Flaw Questions Problem Set 21)I understand that C is true and is a flaw in the argument, but I still don't understand how you can eliminate A. Here is my breakdown: Generally,…
... doesn't really establish a correlation between the two (this still ... cause, there must be a correlation at least). Other than that ... -
56.2.14 Psychologist: We asked 100I really didn’t like any of the answer choices, so I pretty much guessed on this one. These psychologists surveyed 100 entrepreneurs and 100 busin…
... , saying specifically that yes, the correlation is there. -
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... I pointed out that the correlation coefficient between LSAT scores ... 12 to .56. The correlation coefficient between LSAT scores and ... scientist who has performed correlation analysis on medical data, ... content/how-to-interpret-a-correlation-coefficient-r.html
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... with a mathematical background, a correlation coefficient at 0.36 means ...
