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CR · Critical Reasoning
sub-505
Assumptions
Dr. Smith observed, "Overall, medical students seem to be less diligent now than in previous years. I can tell because a decreasing number of my students consistently complete their assignments." Dr. Smith's conclusion relies on which of the following assumptions?
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Medical students are less diligent because they are spending more time on extracurricular activities.
The completion of assignments is a reliable measure of a student's diligence.
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Medical students should be more diligent than students in other fields of study.
D
Dr. Smith's students are less diligent due to his declining teaching effectiveness.
E
Diligence is a trait that most individuals do not lose over time.
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Dr. Smith's conclusion that medical students are less diligent is based on the observation that fewer students are completing their assignments. For this conclusion to hold, it must be assumed that the completion of assignments…
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RheaFeb 18, 2025
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christianApr 17, 2025
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AshleyMay 1, 2025
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can identify the unstated assumption a critical-reasoning argument depends on.
Common trap
Picking an option that strengthens the argument or is merely relevant instead of one that is required.
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Difficulty
sub-505
Type
CR