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To those scoring high in RCDo you read for specific details? Or do you just vaguely remember where details they are? I'm trying to cut down on my time in RC, but I'm having a p…
... my earlier comment.. It could causation or it could be only 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…
... argument is using causation. a and b (a correlation), therefore a causes ... you identify the argument as causation - you have a leg up ... -
LSAT Study Guide -- PrimerHey guys! I made a study guide on Quizlet with LR question types (like Mike suggested) that I wanted to share/ get feedback on (particularly with res…
... : SC -- SE, NC -- NE, reverse causation, alt. causes
2 ... diet?), is this mere correlation and not causation (drug is correlated to ... ; SE, SC --> NE, reverse causation, existence of alt causes)
Do "Parallel" credited responses not consider "some," "many," "most," et cetera?I've been missing many "Parallel" (both flaw and not) because of, say, a credited response containing "most" while the passage does not. Am I to gene…
... that the flaw is a correlation-causation fallacy (or false cause, whatever ...PT22.S2.Q07 - newsletter for community-center volunteerscan someone please go through this with me? http://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-22-section-2-question-07/
... ? She’s concluded a causation from a mere correlation. We know that ...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…
... : http://7sage.com/lesson/causation/ and do the lessons ... really develop your understanding of causation and the flaws therein. ... most likely to encounter causation on flaw/strengthen/weaken ... favorite flaw for this is correlation/causation, and they also like ...Question on basics you need to memorizeHey guys, I am trying to compile a list of all the "basics" I need to memorize. For example, Succ/Necc/NegSuf/NegNec/... the different flaws, specifi…
The 4 possibilities for causation/correlation ...
1) A causes B
2) B causes A
3) C causes both A and B
4) No relationshipMaybe 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…
... score. I flew through the causation and correlation section because huh? Why ... all the questions that involved causation and correlation wrong. Well I went ...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 ... a correlation is not sufficient on it's own to imply causation ... , it can provide evidence toward causation. Answer choice ... C does not imply that causation does in fact exist, ...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. …
... not mean there is a causation from C to Ra. The ... "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 because ...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 …
... to approach causation questions with skepticism, and the trusty "correlation doesn' ... t imply causation" mantra. At times ... at all save for a correlation. It helps to get ... of the argument's purported causation to not be true. ...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…
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Premise (strengthening causation): the fish recover normal hormone ... mill shutdowns
Premise (weakening causation): and dioxin decomposes very slowly ... correlation in the premises and a conclusion that states an unjustified causation ...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 has ...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…
... that don't imply causation/causality:
1) Correlation
2) ConditionalityWhat'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…
... that don't imply causation/causality:
1) Correlation
2) Conditionality ... 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…
... . Even though correlation alone is not good evidence for causation, it can ...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 causationMind 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…
... and weaken questions. The causation and correlation type questions were throwing me ...Side effects of studying for LSAT :-)I have found myself getting irritated and impatient when people make illogical arguments during general conversations. I am also painfully cognizant …
Causation, Correlation? Meh, no need to follow logically on this one..PT 69 and up...Wow, I know for the most part if we apply the skills we've come to learn then we should be OK with the slight variations of the more recent exams, bu…
... logic and greater emphasis on correlation/causation flaws, subset issues (part/whole ...Is section difficulty independent of each other?Example: If the Logic games section is harder could that mean an easier RC section? Or is it always 100% independent of each other? My issue is t…
I have found (many times) on LR section: one being particularly more difficult than the other eg : I have -1 -2 on one of the LRs and -5 -6 on another . Not sure if this is merely a correlation or if there is a causation there.What's the flaw(s) in this argument? Please helpHello, Can someone please explain to me what's wrong with this argument? Con: The amount of sleep one gets has minimal correlation to the amoun…
... difference between the top 5% v. the bottom 5% is minuscule ... that there isn't a correlation between sleep and anxiety and ...What's the flaw? And How do I attack this seemingly air tight argument?Defendants who can afford expensive private defense lawyers have a lower conviction rate than those who rely on court-appointed public defenders. Thi…
... of all you cited a correlation and then made a causal ... />
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Correlation/causation is never completely airtight, friend!What's the flaw? And How do I attack this seemingly air tight argument?Defendants who can afford expensive private defense lawyers have a lower conviction rate than those who rely on court-appointed public defenders. Thi…
What would the necessary assumption be? I already perceived the correlation-causation flaw but couldn't fit that as an answer choice in this necessary assumption question typePT. 56 S.2 Q14Can someone please explain how answer choice (D) strengthens the correlation between people being overconfident and starting their own business.
... ’t think there’s a correlation/causation flaw in this stimulus. The ... other words, D shows a correlation between overconfidence and attempting to ... . (Remember: while a correlation does not imply causation, it can strengthen an ...Causation strengthening, Causation weakeningWhen it comes to CAUSATION strengthening and CAUSATION weakening questions, I know how to do them, but I have a hard time determining if causation is…
Usually, causation questions are pretty cookie cutter ... argument will begin with a correlation/relationship between two things, but ... make a causal claim are "correlation," "cause," "therefore, the program was ...Causation strengthening, Causation weakeningWhen it comes to CAUSATION strengthening and CAUSATION weakening questions, I know how to do them, but I have a hard time determining if causation is…
Accounts playable is right, most of the causation weaken/strengthening questions that i have come across draw some correlation between two things and then make a casual conclusion that you either need to best weaken or best strengthen.JD good for business professionals? Appreciate your thoughts.Hey all, I work in a business development role (partnerships, strategic relationships, sales, dealing with government red tape). I love getting pe…
@alexandergreene93 said:
It's not a good idea to look at people like Lloyd Blankfein or David Rubinstein and conclude that getting a JD will put you in a similar position.
Causation/correlation!
