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Drills for Correlation and Causation?Hi! Does anyone know what is the best way to drill for correlation and causation questions? I am having a really hard time grasping that concept even…
... is the best way to drill for correlation and causation questions? I am ... of prep test questions about causation and correlation OR if you have ... -
Identifying correlation vs causationI have a question on wording. If a statement says something along the lines of: Physics students are more likely to do well on the LSAT than Chemi…
... : Physics students are more likely to do well on the LSAT ... />
Does this indicate correlation or causation? Specifically, what does the phrase ... increases. --> does this indicate correlation or causation?
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PT22.S2.Q23: a discussion about the correlation indicatorsFor this question, I conceived the flaw to be"from correlation to causation, and thus to prescriptive assertion". I was threw off by E at my first si…
... the flaw to be"from correlation to causation, and thus to prescriptive assertion". ... subjects + predicate" as a correlation. But at hindsight, if ... strong indicator for showing a correlation.
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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…
... do you take this to be a "causation" word? For example ... that "high cholesterol contributes to heart disease". Would you ... causation) to "is associated with" (which I thought implies mere correlation). ... an assumption from correlation to causation by picking it. -
PT39.S4.Q4: Why am I so terrible at necessary assumption questions?I thought the argument was a causal conclusion because of “increases.” Since the argument goes from correlation to causation, isn’t one of the assump…
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Parallel Flaw questionsHi There, Just wanted some on advice on these questions. I'm still having a little difficulty with these questions but am slowly getting better. I…
... , this is a causation argument where it mistakes correlation to causation -- i.e. it ... thinks that just because there is a correlation ... , it will be clearer as to which argument is similar in ... -
PT28.S1.Q26 - modern navigation systemshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-28-section-1-question-26/ I chose D but the answer is E. I still don't understand why E is an answer. If pl…
This is your typical correlation to causation argument. Answer choice E does ... it doesn't strengthen this correlation. It just says that the ... every answer choice strengthens the correlation between the device and the ... -
PT61.S2.Q22 - psychiatrist: in treating first-year studentsCould anyone elaborate why B helps the argument? I don't understand how "moderate" students are related in this case...thank you!! https://7sage.co…
... cookie cutter correlation to causation type argument, so to strengthen it, ... Specifically, we need to deny an endogenous variable ... to both depression levels and reported recreation time), deny that this correlation ... to do with "reporting;" we need to assume to ... -
When can someone "elicit a cause from a correlation"?So im going deeper and deeper into concepts and working on cookie cutters. Is there any situation where it would be appropriate to assume a cause fro…
... you need to do this but the only way correlation can correctly ... . You'll never need to infer this much or consider ... a cause and effect from correlation but it's always ... causation in an argument , you wont have to make that jump from correlation to causation ... -
PT70.S4.Q10 - refusing to think about your problems causes gum disease(P1) A recent study shows that there is a correlation between refusing to think about your problems and getting gum disease. (P2) Stress causes s…
... that there is a correlation between having a weakened ... we not allowed to infer causality from mere correlation?
correlation to causation anyways, all we need ... the argument to work is to establish a correlation between having ... -
PT70.S4.Q10 - refusing to think about your problems causes gum disease(P1) A recent study shows that there is a correlation between refusing to think about your problems and getting gum disease. (P2) Stress causes s…
... that there is a correlation between having a weakened ... argument is about the correlation between weaken immune system ... an unwarranted jump from correlation to causation anyways, all we need ... the argument to work is to establish a correlation between having ... -
How to go back to curriculumI recently watched the "Post CC Strategies" webinar and something that he had mentioned as apart of the first phase of taking PTs is that we should b…
... different questions. The answer to that question should determine on ... it is helpful to know how to strengthen and weaken ... . They both go from correlation to causation. So if you realize ... draw your own parallel arguments to solidify that understanding. The ... -
June'18 Study Group | Blind Review PT 68 | Tuesday, April 10th | 7:30 pm ESTJune'18 Study Group | Blind Review PT 68 | Tuesday, April 10th | 7:30 pm EST https://media.giphy.com/media/xox9kxPMcM81y/giphy.gif **Thank You …
... jump from correlation to causation from the first premise to the ... premise it infers a causation relationship between A ... /> This doesn't apply to causation but it's almost like ... the two modes of reasoning (correlation/causation and conditionality)!
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June'18 Study Group | Blind Review PT 68 | Tuesday, April 10th | 7:30 pm ESTJune'18 Study Group | Blind Review PT 68 | Tuesday, April 10th | 7:30 pm EST https://media.giphy.com/media/xox9kxPMcM81y/giphy.gif **Thank You …
... to Mike Kim's LSAT Trainer, causation can never be proven by correlation ... , ....) also makes a jump from correlation to causation. According to @Daniel.Sieradzki, there can ... the stimulus is making two correlation-causation errors in both the sub ... -
Having a hard time anticipating assumptionsI'm having a hard time brainstorming assumptions for SA, PSA, weaken and strengthen questions. Sometimes when I draw out the premises and conclusion …
You are trying to anticipate answer choices ... argument goes from correlation to causation but be open to the many ... that if you try to always anticipate you will ... so if you try to anticipate the answer choices ... them you'll fail to see you missed something ... -
PT88.S4.Q22 - “Environmental factors, sports, teenagers...”Can anyone explain this question for me? Have no idea why the right answer is right and how it weakens argument. Thanks <strong>Admin note: edite…
... a correlation to causation error.
You're going to have to somehow show ... that the correlation they established isnt ... Did not cause these people to have higher cortisol levels. They ... -
Has there ever been a wkn str right AC with "some?"Has there ever been a weakening or strengthening correct answer choice which uses the word some or many? If so which pt section and question? I j…
... of SA and weakening to destroy an argument but ... Y.
To weaken this you would simply ... need to introduce possibility. A correct ... weakening/ strengthening questions involving correlation to causation and also phenomenon and ... -
Inferrences based on "the more Xs, the more Ys"Hi All, My question is: from "the more Xs, the more Ys", could I infer "the less Xs, the less Ys"? This inference seems neither a valid nor a…
... which doesn't require causation. Whether A causes ...
Despite the flawed causation, isn't it likely true ... causation flaws, the flaw is mistaking correlation for causation. But the correlation ... making a leap from correlation to causation. You're absolutely ... -
"Causation implies Correlation" article.Check out this really great NY Times article about women empowerment. What's really neat about the article is how causation theory is used to substan…
... how causation theory is used to substantiate the need to educate ... excerpt that I found relatable to our causation lesson:
to lead to stability, and that ... study managed to tease out correlation from causation and found ... -
Causation vs. Correlation vs. ConditionalityHi All, Does the below statement make sense? I am trying to get a big picture view of these 3 ideas. CAUSATION --> PERFECT CORRELATION* < ---> …
... make sense? I am trying to get a big picture view ... ; CONDITIONALITY
Causation implies Perfect Positive Correlation.
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"more likely" = correlation or causation?This whole time I thought "more likely" = strictly correlation because it means the same as "tend to" which is also correlation, but it seems like it…
This whole time I thought "more likely" = strictly correlation because it means the same as "tend to" which is also correlation, but it seems like it can be used as causation as well according to the more recent PTs. -
Causation argument (Correlation vs. Coincidence)Hi guys, Hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving break! I just had a quick question on Causation arguments. I know there are several ways …
... are several ways to weaken a correlation/coincidence - causation arguments - providing ... single coincidence (as opposed to correlation) as the support for ... would it be safe to assume the answer will ... any question with coincidence-causation arguments of which the ... -
Causation/correlation and phenomenonHello, everyone. I’ve been drilling strengthening questions and I’m having an issue with causation/correlation and phenomenon type arguments. The lin…
... ’m having an issue with causation/correlation and phenomenon type arguments. The ... something “probably” caused something in causation/correlation type arguments. Either it did ... initially chose phenomenon but changed to causation. I got the question right ... -
Positive correlation or causation?I was going through PT 47 and wanted some clarification on phrases. Section 1 Q23 of PT47 uses the phrase "accompanied by" and this indicates posi…
... by" and this indicates positive correlation.
However, in ... associated with" and this indicates causation. Links below for the two ... it easy to determine if it is causation or correlation, but this ... phrases you have found to be confusing or can ... -
Flaw Questions - Causation vs. CorrelationAnyone have advice on determining when a flaw question has jumped from a correlation to a cause and effect argument? Each flaw question I do with cor…
... question has jumped from a correlation to a cause and effect argument ... flaw question I do with correlation and causation in the mix, I ... is 'infers cause from mere correlation'. Any help is appreciated! :) -
An EVEN BETTER 'Correlation does not imply Causation' article.Thanks JY... You've made me into a causation theory nerd. -_- http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/what-correlation-implying-causation-means-in-the-re…
Thanks JY... You've made me into a causation theory nerd. -_-
http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/what-correlation-implying-causation-means-in-the-real-world?trk_source=nav -
4 Possible Explanations for CausationHi everyone, I am stumbling upon this concept on this lesson https://7sage.com/lesson/4-possible-explanations/ Correlation implies causation b…
... /> Correlation implies causation but, according to logic and lawgic, causation DOES NOT imply correlation. To my ... -
PT68.S2.Q24 - studies have found that human tearshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-68-section-2-question-24/ i'm having difficulty with the following question: ID THE FLAW: "studies have…
... idea that there is a correlation, not causation (i.e., if stress ... than crying causes stress levels to decrease -- so the effect is ... a coincidence, not a true causation). could you please help?
PT25.S2.Q19 - in all mammalian specieshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-25-section-2-question-19/ This is the first one I have missed on the 7 practice sets I have done so far for …
... times. It probably contributed to me missing the question. ... practice). It makes a correlation implies causation flaw. How do we ... the neural connections to form? Anyway, back to the question. Since ... . Young mammals are going to run away from predators ( ...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 …
For 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 much information to take in.
Can someone please give me some pointers?
