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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…
... best way to drill for correlation and causation questions? I am having ... 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…
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Does this indicate correlation or causation? Specifically, what does the phrase ... increases. --> does this indicate correlation or causation?
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PTC.S2.Q17 - Two hundred randomly selected... (MSS question)I choice A because I based it off on only about the subjects being paralyzed. I believed that was discussed more than the subjects having the presenc…
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"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…
... about the article is how causation theory is used to substantiate ... I found relatable to our causation lesson:
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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. -_-
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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* < ---> …
... ; CONDITIONALITY
Causation implies Perfect Positive Correlation.
Correlation (regardless of strength ... ) does not imply causation.
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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 …
... Causation arguments. I know there are several ways to weaken a correlation ... /coincidence - causation arguments - providing ... (as opposed to correlation) as the support ... question with coincidence-causation arguments of which ... -
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 section ... "associated with" and this indicates causation. Links below for the two ... to determine if it is causation or correlation, but this seemed really ... -
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 ... flaw question I do with correlation and causation in the mix, I ... is 'infers cause from mere correlation'. Any help is appreciated! :) -
Correlation v. association?Can someone please explain the difference between these two concepts? I'd guess that association is generally weaker than correlation, but is there s…
... association is generally weaker than correlation, but is there some hard ... separates the two concept? Is correlation always linear? I feel like ... heard the phrase, "non-linear correlation" ...
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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…
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Correlation implies causation but, according to logic and ... lawgic, causation DOES NOT imply correlation. To my understanding ... -
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…
... flaw to be"from correlation to causation, and thus to prescriptive ... subjects + predicate" as a correlation. But at hindsight, if I ... strong indicator for showing a correlation.
So ... do you usually spot a correlation?
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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…
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Correlation implies causation
Circular reasoning (conclusion ... , random)
overgeneralization
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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 ... 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 …
... the practice). It makes a correlation implies causation flaw. How do we ...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…
... take this to be a "causation" word? For example, if I ... implies causation) to "is associated with" (which I thought implies mere correlation ... be making an assumption from correlation to causation by picking it.Taking a break, and we need a comedy/thread for LSAT jokes./ stupid things we hear.My friends don't get my LSAT jokes and that makes me sad. 1. Correlation always = Causation 2. The more money you spend on a course the highe…
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1. Correlation always = Causation
2. The more ...Down the rabbit hole: My existential battle with RCThis is long, rambly story of going from about a -14 on RC to -4 on RC because I stopped being stubborn. So a couple of days ago I had a substanti…
... faster at reading.
Correlation vs. Causation anyone?
After ...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…
... .” Since the argument goes from correlation to causation, isn’t one of ...PTC.S3.Q10 - Many people joke about Friday...This mistakes correlation with causation. Just because less people flew that day does not mean it was due to Friday the 13th. I selected C and C is c…
This mistakes correlation with causation. Just because less people flew that day does not mean it was due to Friday the 13th. I selected C and C is correct because the weather could have been a factor in why they did not fly that day.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 ...CausationI have watched this lesson at least five times. I tried to do the questions but I can't weaken the argument. I don't know how to apply the Causatio…
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Causation implies Correlation. (Causation-->Correlation).
What's ... the contrapositive?
/Correlation-->/Causation (If ...LR: strengthen and weakenOk so am I the only pretty little law geek that finds these questions tough? Lol I'm not bad at LR overall but these questions trip me up quite often…
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That being said, some correlation/causation weaken questions can muddle this ... you suspect there’s a "correlation implies causation” (i.e. A correlates ...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 ...I just can't find the flawHello All, I finished 7Sage's curriculum and now working on The Trainer. I see how they complement each other. I have an essential question and ve…
... focusing on an opinion, mistaking correlation for causation, switching necessary and sufficient ...Does "A causes B" equal to A -->B?Hi, guys, I am confused with the relationship between "causation" and conditional logic. Could anyone give me some help? According to the lessons, it…
... a means of understand but causation is *usually* found in flaw ... flaw is almost always mistakes correlation for causation. No strict, conditional logic ...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 possess ...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 …
... somewhat about the relationship between correlation and causation, just not this LR ... question specifically.
While correlation ... can never prove causation, it can "strengthen the ...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 …
... B, so A causes B (*Correlation implies causation*)
Weaken:
Stimulus: A causes B (*Causation is referenced or used*)
