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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 …
... the relationship between correlation and causation, just not this LR question ... /> While correlation can never prove causation, it can "strengthen the case ... perp. This effectively weakens the causation, and it makes sense because ... -
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 ... -
Causation LogicCan you conclude from A cause B cause C that A cause C?
Yup, PT65,S4,Q6 is a good example of this. You may think of this in real life as a sort of "indirect cause", but it's causation nonetheless. -
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 …
What specifically about causation do you find yourself ... rule, I try to approach causation questions with skepticism, and the ... trusty "correlation doesn't imply causation" mantra. At times I frequently ... of the argument's purported causation to not be true. Hope ... -
Still struggling.I am now on timed PT's and still struggling with MBT questions and SA questions. I have only taken 3 PT's so far 19,20, 21. I'm BRing in the 160's w.…
... out conditionals or underlining the quantifier terms. I usually struggle with ... -
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 …
... A causes B (*Correlation implies causation*)
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Stimulus: A causes B (*Causation is referenced or used*)
PT46.S3.Q24 - editorialist: despite the importancehttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-46-section-3-question-24/ This sufficient assumption question really has me thrown. I've read the Manhattan…
... disappear if there was a universal loss of belief in it ... disappear if there was a universal loss of belief in it ...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…
... , no baseline
Correlation implies causation
Circular reasoning (conclusion is ...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 ... conclusion that states an unjustified causation. And if the conclusion had ...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.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…
... questions by separating out the causation questions from others. Once I ... these lines:
Strengthen (causation, where A causes B) Answer ... or correlative
Weaken (causation, where A causes B) Answer ...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…
... 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…
... /> Things that don't imply causation/causality:
1) Correlation
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…
... /> Things that don't imply causation/causality:
1) Correlation
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…
... is not good evidence for causation, it can strengthen a causal ...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…
... strengthen and weaken questions. The causation and correlation type questions were ...Assumption of "/A -> /B " in the causal relationshipShould it be true that the assumption of "/A -> /B " in the causal relationship is A -> B
You're confusing conditionality with causation which is a big no go. I'd revisit lessons on both before moving forward.Book that groups flawed questions by the type of flaw?Hi I know that there are books that group the logical reasoning into question types but does anyone know of a book or other study material that has l…
... a subset flaw, or a causation flaw, then so much of ...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..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…
... . It's definitely correlation, not causation, but the tests where I ...A confusion between conditional logic and causationHi 7sagers, I just had a confusion cause by PT 68 section 2 question 24. JY's explanation is if Hormone causes Stress, then reducing Hormone can redu…
bumping this because I think this is super important! The difference between causation and conditionality has always been a bit fuzzy for me but @"Accounts Playable" you made the distinction super clear! Thank you!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…
... 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? 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…
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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.
... think there’s a correlation/causation flaw in this stimulus. The ... a correlation does not imply causation, it can strengthen an argument ...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 ...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.
