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PT49.S2.Q11 - cholesterol, which is a known factor in coronary heart diseasehttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-49-section-2-question-11/ While the right answer choice is very clear to me, it would be great if someone co…
... of this kind of positive correlation argument. http://7sage.com/ ... existential quantifiers in terms of correlation as you're asking ... does not cause A
2) A does cause C and B (something ... list: adding yet another correlation to demonstrate that there is ... -
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…
... doesn't strengthen this correlation. It just says ... cause the dials dimming? Notice how every answer choice strengthens the correlation ... between the device and the interference?. Answer choice A and ... C specifically show that when the cause isn ... -
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…
... a hard time identifying the flaw in various arguments as ... the overview of flaws and it was easiest for ... focusing on one "piece" and failing to consider other options ... opinion, mistaking correlation for causation, switching necessary and sufficient terms etc ... -
Is skipping around in order of reading questions or question options a good/non harmful strategy?As I've been doing more and more practice sets and going through problems showcased in the tutorial videos, I've started to not just read things like…
... I absolutely need to, and then it's for totally ... wall of text parallel flaw questions I'll jump ... the shorter questions first and come back to those ... as your strategy doesn't cause you any problems then ... this is. Your practice and studying should tell you what ... -
Weaken QuestionsWhats the best strategy to deal with questions that relate to weakening questions on logical reasoning? I keep getting those wrong and I don't know h…
... first by finding the flaw ( most of the ... and focus on how the correct answer SHOULD relate to the flaw ... sure exactly what the flaw is but you understand ... a fail to consider flaw in the argument will ... of information that would cause the conclusion to be ... -
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 …
Your explanation looks solid, and the reasonings that you give ... B has absolutely no support and therefore is the least supported ... there is no flaw. It does present a correlation, but it does ... so by presenting a fact and does ... -
PT19.S2.Q07 - a commonly accepted mythhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-19-section-2-question-07/ can someone please explain the reasoning behind the answer to this? thnx so much.
... /> The flaw in the argument is in equating probability and absolute numbers ... are more prone (probable) to cause injuries. But what matters is ... more or less prone to cause them than lefties. We would ... -
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…
... 7sage.com/lesson/causation/ and do the lessons following ... causation on flaw/strengthen/weaken questions and generally won ... s favorite flaw for this is correlation/causation, and they also ... like to go for the endogeneity flaw ... -
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 …
... relevant to strengthening the correlation. I would still ... presumed cause, no presumed effect" strategy.
And most ... since it is not "presumed cause, presumed effect."
... help me to clarify this "correlation" strengthening "causation" ? I ... -
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 …
... about the relationship between correlation and causation, just not this ... .
While correlation can never prove causation, it ... that something is the cause of something else, even ... probability of a certain cause, or reducing the probability ... -
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 …
... causation questions with skepticism, and the trusty "correlation doesn't imply causation ... A, or an independent 3rd cause that affects both, or no ... can see examples of the cause without the effect, or the ... effect with the cause this may be a clear ... -
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*)
... Rule out C causing A and B
Rule out ... B does occur
Alternate cause identified (includes reversal)
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Strengthen:
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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…
... ’re given a correlation in the premises and a conclusion that states ... dioxin was LIKELY the cause of the abnormalities and we only looked ... , the premises show a possible cause (dioxin decomposes slowly ) without the ... -
23.3.16 (Flaw Questions Problem Set 21)I understand that C is true and is a flaw in the argument, but I still don't understand how you can eliminate A. Here is my breakdown: Generally,…
... Thanks for the kind words! And thanks for your diligent responses ... is a very hard question, and I have read through A ... doesn't really establish a correlation between the two (this still ... causal, and for there to be cause, there must be a correlation at ... -
PT. 56 S.2 Q14Can someone please explain how answer choice (D) strengthens the correlation between people being overconfident and starting their own business.
... think there’s a correlation/causation flaw in this stimulus. ... the idea that overconfidence and attempting to start a ... D shows a correlation between overconfidence and attempting to start ... a business. (Remember: while a correlation ... -
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…
... argument will begin with a correlation/relationship between two things, but ... make a causal claim are "correlation," "cause," "therefore, the program was effective ... that. The list is imperfect, and the LSAT is great at ... -
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 …
... the "flaw" family questions, so in addition to strengthen and weaken you ... , SA, and PSA questions, as well as the PF (parallel flaw) questions ... doesn't talk about a cause - effect relationship. Could that be ... -
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 …
... you mean finding an alternative cause to weaken a C& ... be applicable to weakening (and probably a few flaw) questions. Getting rid ... will be applicable to strengthening and a few method of reasoning ... -
flawsHi, I'm confused with these statements. They refer to some kind of flaws, but can't seem to pinpoint exactly what they are. Does anyone know what th…
... have already read the trainer and are still confused about which ... Puzzle flaw: here the argument overvalues - a trait, an opinion and/or ... is not equal to 3 flaw: here the author brings two ... that may not be correct. ( correlation does not imply causation).
Argument by Analogy v. Argument by CounterexampleHey all, I seem to have found an issue in my thought process which needs addressing. I cannot distinguish between an <i>analogy</i> in an argument…
... take two seemingly different things and find a point of comparison ... take 2 seemingly different things and show that they are similar ... their cars too fast often cause accidents."
I'm ... cars. Unfortunately there is a flaw here...how much "plane traffic ...Doubt in causationHey, I was wondering that when we say that A causes B, do we understand it to mean that whenever A will happen B shall follow or does such a causal r…
... qualified as A "can" cause B or A "sometimes" ... "kids playing with matches cause fires" as a potentiality, ... The stimulus mentions a correlation between the damage and schizophrenia. After citing ... schizophrenia or is the sole cause under the right conditions = ...From 170 to 180For anyone who is trying to get to where I am, I'm happy to provide any insights. For anyone far beyond where I am, I'm reaching out for help. I'…
... see a flaw in arguments like "Because religious differences cause violence, thus ... of LR questions right away (and thus know what I'm ...[Spoiler Alert] LR Issues PT 69 - Section 4There were several questions in this section that seemed to provide answers that I could not seem to justify even after BRing, not sure if this type …
... had previously found wild spinach and wild barley (separately) on ... people" (cause I've never found the spinach and barley together ... .
For 19, the flaw in the professor's argument ... purchasing things like lottery tickets and insurance". They go one ...PT68.S3.Q16 - political scientist: people become unenthusiastichttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-68-section-3-question-16/ So I was not sure about the term switching..."the most important problems" in the…
... does address a real flaw.
And yes, you are correct ... be solved") and the author thinks that's the only cause, while ... in decreasing voter turnout" and it would have been correct ... exactly the same flaw: the premise is not THE ONLY possible cause.LSAT plateauHello guys. Really need help here. I've been in a plateau of 165 for like 4 PTs already (1.5month)? So I stopped taking full length PTs but instead I…
... to identify Question "Type" weaknesses and as mentioned earlier - are ... to gain the easiest points and not lose momentum.
- ... , re-evaluate and re-classify those questions by "Flaw" type. It ... you can find a correlation (haha) for a Flaw type, that can ...Relative Support: An Observation/Potential New TrendProps to the BR Group on this, I really kinda just stole this observation from those guys! So there are two questions in PT 78 where it really fee…
... very wary of hasty generalizations and causation/correlation flaws. Because of all ... Supported question, a correlation does support a causation and a single positive ... that we could see a flaw answer in a most strongly ...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 ... depression levels and reported recreation time), deny that this correlation is a ... coincidence, and deny that the cause isn't ...PT74.S1.Q18 - medical researcher: a survey of more than 1 millionI am BRing this question and am having a hard time convincing myself why the answer is A. not E. any input would be helpful. Descriptive Flaw Ques…
... is a pretty cookie cutter correlation/causation flaw, and answer A is one ... causes people to sleep less and get sick, then affecting ... . That would probably affect sleep and frequency of illness.
< ... just doesn't make this flaw, and to me, answer E is ...PT68.S2.Q24 - studies have found that human tearsThe conclusion here is that "crying must have the effect of reducing emotional stress". The first time I read the stimulus I thought the flaw/gap …
... to be flexible in the flaw you choose. I think you ... stress only if the hormones cause stress. I think (C) is ... 's focusing on the crying and the emotional stress without doing ...Official September LSAT Discussion ThreadHey guys! Here's the official September LSAT Discussion Thread. Please keep all discussions of the September 2016 LSAT here! Here's some ground ru…
@Isabella Yes.. noticed many MSS.. heavy on correlation/causation flaws.. u notice? hopefully it wasnt just me hahaha... I think there were a total of like 2 parellel and one main point. besides that. It was tough. flaw questions were also heavy
