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A company reports that employee satisfaction has increased by 15% since implementing flexible work hours. Which of the following is the strongest assumption underlying this claim?
Answer: Employee satisfaction was measured using the same survey method before and after the change
For the comparison to be valid, the measurement method must be consistent across both time periods.
Statement: All registered nurses in the state must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years. Conclusion: Maria, who has been a registered nurse for 10 years, has completed continuing education requirements multiple times. Does the conclusion follow?
Answer: No, the conclusion does not follow
The statement does not confirm Maria completed the requirements; she is required to, but may not have complied every cycle.
Research shows that students who eat breakfast score 12% higher on standardized tests than those who skip it. Which of the following, if true, most weakens this argument?
Answer: Students who eat breakfast also tend to come from households with higher incomes and more educational resources
A confounding variable like household income and resources could explain the score difference rather than breakfast itself.
Premise: No effective leaders avoid difficult conversations. Premise: Jordan avoids difficult conversations. What can be logically deduced?
Answer: Jordan is not an effective leader
If no effective leaders avoid difficult conversations and Jordan does avoid them, Jordan cannot be an effective leader.
A school board argues that reducing class sizes from 30 to 20 students will improve academic outcomes. Which of the following is the most relevant piece of evidence to evaluate this argument?
Answer: Studies comparing academic performance in small versus large classes across similar demographics
Direct evidence comparing academic outcomes across class sizes in similar populations most directly evaluates the causal claim.
A town reports that installing speed cameras on Main Street reduced accidents by 40%. A resident argues the cameras should be installed on all streets. What is the primary flaw in the resident's reasoning?
Answer: The resident assumes that conditions on Main Street are representative of all streets in town
Generalizing results from one street to all streets assumes comparable traffic conditions, which may not hold.