Necessary AssumptionDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A researcher thinks we can find the best way to run schools by just looking at who gets the highest test scores and copying them.
Conclusion: A country can identify the most effective public school system for its needs by comparing nationwide test scores from various countries and adopting the system of the highest scorer.
Reasoning: Standardized tests can be administered globally, allowing countries to see which system produces the best academic results.
Analysis: The researcher is making a massive leap by assuming that a school system that works in one culture or environment will be just as effective if transplanted into another. For this logic to hold, it must be true that these systems are actually transferable. Additionally, the argument relies on the 'gap' that test scores are the definitive measure of what makes a school system 'best.' Look for an answer that bridges the gap between high scores and the overall suitability of a system for a different country.
Conclusion: A country can identify the most effective public school system for its needs by comparing nationwide test scores from various countries and adopting the system of the highest scorer.
Reasoning: Standardized tests can be administered globally, allowing countries to see which system produces the best academic results.
Analysis: The researcher is making a massive leap by assuming that a school system that works in one culture or environment will be just as effective if transplanted into another. For this logic to hold, it must be true that these systems are actually transferable. Additionally, the argument relies on the 'gap' that test scores are the definitive measure of what makes a school system 'best.' Look for an answer that bridges the gap between high scores and the overall suitability of a system for a different country.
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Unlock Full Passage3.Which one of the following is an assumption required by the researcher's argument?
Correct Answer
A
A is required. If a type of school system that works well in one country won’t work well in another, then copying the top-scoring country wouldn’t let “any” country determine what works best for it. Negation test: “A system that works well in one country will not necessarily work well in any other country.” This collapses the plan’s core inference, so A is necessary.
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