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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…
... LSAT though to mix positive correlation and causation, but the error was ... -
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…
... LSAT though to mix positive correlation and causation, but the error was ... -
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 …
... the random jump from correlation to causation from the first ... premise it infers a causation relationship between A and ... This doesn't apply to causation but it's almost ... the two modes of reasoning (correlation/causation and conditionality)!
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 …
... be strengthened by correlation, but never be proven. Causation can be proven ... , ....) also makes a jump from correlation to causation. According to @Daniel.Sieradzki ... the stimulus is making two correlation-causation errors in both the sub ...Strengthening QuestionsSo I am watching the Webinar on Weakening and Strengthening questions and I have a questions about the first question. The first question is a stren…
... about blocking the alternative in correlation and causation questionsLR SpeedOn average, how long does a strong LR student spend reading the stimulus and question stem before looking at the answer choices? In general I spend m…
... able to see when a Correlation and Causation flaw is the answer ...Another night of stress, trouble, and feeling discouraged.Today I went through the CC part about flaw questions on the LR. Everything was going great up until this part. I thought I was making progress, I wa…
... do. If they said correlation implies causation I'd be like they ...Causation in Relation to Weaken/StrengthenSo I’m really struggling with these causation questions, not because I'm getting the wrong answer, but because I’m confused about Causation strategy,…
... on when to apply the causation strategy.. I was approaching all weaken ... the premise and conclusion. This strategy seems to be more specific ... depending on the type of causation question.PT69.S1.Q24 - In an effort to reduce underage drinkingPremises: 1) a survey of 17-year-old has found that many who do not drink report having taken a pledge to refrain from drinking; 2) almost who drink …
... the LSAT principle of correlation not causation applies here; I am ... by establishing levels of correlation. There seems to be ... a correlation with the pledge and lack of drinking (not causation). ... Is your point that the correlation is so ...PT44.S4.Q22 - Research shows that when dogsThe question is linked below: https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-44-section-4-question-22/ I'm looking for advice because upon first read…
... to touch on the conditionality vs causation debate. I just realized that ...PT1.S4.Q10 - The formation of hurricane that threaten the United States mainland#help Can someone please help me see how C is correct. My thought process was this: P1: high atmospheric winds off the western coast of Af…
... in SSA ~ hurricanes hit US [correlation]
Therefore,
Abundant ... information alone. That's confusing correlation with causation. C is the best ... harder to slap a "correlation is not causation" label on it, which ...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…
It's a correlation to causation error.
You're ... to somehow show that the correlation they established isnt actually a ...HUGE LR fluctuation HELP!!I'm taking flex in a few days, and I've been drilling LR timed sections. I don't know what's going on but my 2nd LR is always always better than my 1…
... 're just not using the causation strategy as effectively as you are ...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…
... weakening/ strengthening questions involving correlation to causation and also phenomenon and hypothesis ...Sorting for correlation-causation practice questionsHi, does anyone know how to sort exclusively for correlation-causation questions in the question bank? Thanks!
To my knowledge I don't think there's a way to sort just correlation and causation. Correlation and causation are a subset of flaw questions. So try filtering by Flaw type questions, correlation and causation typically just show up. Hope this helpedIdentifying 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…
Correlation: When the sun is out, ... increases, you may suspect correlation.
Causation: The occurrence of A ... don't think that's correlation or causation. That's just a ...PT33.S1.Q20 - I thought we weren't allowed to attack the premises for strengthen/weaken questionsSo this particular question has about 8 years worth of comments and about as much time's worth of confusion regarding why D weakens the argument beca…
I think the lessons on “Causation and Phenomenon-Hypothesis Questions” might ... helpful to you, particularly the “Causation Strategy” PDF. In my mind, the ...PT33.S1.Q20 - I thought we weren't allowed to attack the premises for strengthen/weaken questionsSo this particular question has about 8 years worth of comments and about as much time's worth of confusion regarding why D weakens the argument beca…
... ; I think the lessons on “Causation and Phenomenon-Hypothesis Questions” might ... helpful to you, particularly the “Causation Strategy” PDF. In my mind, the ...PT33.S1.Q20 - I thought we weren't allowed to attack the premises for strengthen/weaken questionsSo this particular question has about 8 years worth of comments and about as much time's worth of confusion regarding why D weakens the argument beca…
... ; I think the lessons on “Causation and Phenomenon-Hypothesis Questions” might ... helpful to you, particularly the “Causation Strategy” PDF. In my mind, the ...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 ... a leap from correlation to causation. You're absolutely ...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…
... -version
Under "5) Causation confusions"
Also something ... flaw to ignore a correlation. In other words correlation ≠ causation, but also correlation ≠ not causation.PT1.S4.Q12 - A recent study found that snoring...Hi, I am still confused on how choice D doesn't weaken the argument? Choice A seems like a weak answer choice doesn't it?
... are three assumptions:
- Correlation is causation.
- There are ... author is assuming that the correlation is causation.
Premise: "Snoring ... you must prove that the correlation is causation, there are no alterative ...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…
... relationship. Maybe looking into correlation v causation may be helpful for future ...Causation - CorrelationHey guys! I've been meaning to ask if anyone could help me better understand this concept. I think I understand it but when I'm under timed condit…
... 't even notice it being causation or correlation until I reach the ...Causation Question StrategyWould somebody mind looking at the strategy below and letting me know if it makes sense/I've included everything? Thanks! On weakening questi…
... somebody mind looking at the strategy below and letting me know ... .
(Examples of weakening through correlation. Correlation can strengthen or weaken an ...Does causation equal correlation?So I know that on the LSAT correlation can never, ever, ever equal causation. I know that correlation being there can strengthen causation and a lack…
... correlation being there can strengthen causation and a lack of correlation can weaken causation ... .
My question is this: does causation equal correlation ...Causation/correlation LR problem sets?Hi all, I'm having difficulty with the really challenging causation/correlation LR problems. Any suggestions on finding problem sets for these par…
... difficulty with the really challenging causation/correlation LR problems. Any suggestions on ...Correlation - causationHere's a funny story that illustrates a ridiculous usage of correlation (or really, coincidence in this case) proves causation: http://www.india.…
... usage of correlation (or really, coincidence in this case) proves causation:
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…
... having an issue with causation/correlation and phenomenon type arguments. ... probably” caused something in causation/correlation type arguments. Either it ... s a phenomenon or causation/correlation type argument. I ... phenomenon but changed to causation. I got the ...Phenomenon hypothesis & Correlation causation intensiveHi all the purpose of this post is twofold: to teach everything I know about phenomenon hypothesis (PH) and correlation causation (CC) argument types…
... about phenomenon hypothesis (PH) and correlation causation (CC) argument types, as well ... to bark."
In a correlation causation argument, let's say "hearing ...
