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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 …
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PT88.S4.Q24 - Can you weaken causal relations with “no cause, but effect”Powerscore says 1 way to weaken a casual conclusion is to show that “Although effect occurs, the cause did not occur.” This is bc (According to po…
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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 ...Statement & Supplemental - helpHi, In the midst of studying, I take some time to draft multiple versions of personal statements so I am not rushed later when I am looking to app…
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Thoughts on this strategy? Am I wrong in assuming ...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.PT.56.S2.Q25 - counterproductive for farmers to use insecticidesPrest Test 56 - section 2 - Q25. <font color=red>Question removed. Please see video for question:</font> http://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-…
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http://7sage.com/lesson ...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 …
... 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*)
Snack for Test Day!I did a full timed test today and during my 15 min break I had nuts, banana and a granola bar. I found myself starving during the last portion of the…
... me there. It's definitely correlation, not causation, but the tests where ...Causation/Weakening and Strengthening HelpI find myself having a very hard time understanding the causation strategy and i had a few questions about its use. first off, is this strategy for …
Causation can appear in pretty much ... you can't use the causation strategies if the question doesn ... problem? Trying to apply the causation strategy when it's not needed ...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…
... is a pretty cookie cutter correlation to causation type argument, so to ... recreation time), deny that this correlation is a coincidence, and deny ...Lawyers, law schools, and tattoosAlright, so a fun topic here but do any of you guys have tattoos? A self promise I made was that I would get my first the moment I made it to law sch…
... judged. Maybe I'm confusing correlation and causation, but it doesn't ...Does anyone else think that the recent PT LR Qs punish prephrases?Ok, I might be exaggerating when I say "punish prephrases," but I noticed that the prephrases, especially for the flaw/ assumption type questions, do…
... the premises are correlation. We know we have correlation-causation argument type.
correlation and causation and we jus stay ...where in the CC are strengthening/weakening cause and effect arguments?From BR'ing, I've noted fundamental concepts of of strengthening/weakening cause and effect arguments. For instance, you can strengthen the argument …
It would be a couple of lessons after the causation theory. I believe it is called "4 possible explanations" and also the next lesson after that called "causation strategy."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…
... this but the only way correlation can correctly turn into cause ... a cause and effect from correlation but it's always blatantly ... where you deal with actual causation in an argument , you wont ... to make that jump from correlation to causation.Hit 173 four times. Latest test:164. How can I keep from freaking out?Pretty much what the title says. It feels like everything I learned went down the drain. I'm trying very hard not to panic for the test in less than …
... lower than usual. Not that correlation is causation, but there maybe a ...WEAKENI just wanted to make sure my idea on weaken is correct. Let's say we are given A-->B.... . Can I Say "A(O) B(X) = Even when A was present, B did …
Ah. the correlation and causation lessons.... I need to revisit them!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…
... conclusion that there is a correlation between having a weakened ... to infer causality from mere correlation?
But if ... an unwarranted jump from correlation to causation anyways, all we need ... is to establish a correlation between having a weak ...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 ... how just establishing a correlation between having a weak ...[Locked] "Associated with" vs. "accompanied by"Has anyone else noticed a difference in these two phrases? I was working on PT 47 and "accompanied by" seems to indicate correlation while "assoc…
Hi @pasu1223,
As some people are responding to your question on the other thread on the same topic, I am closing this thread.
