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CR · Critical Reasoning
sub-505
Assumptions
A prominent Midwestern university has revised its educational approach. Previously, most introductory courses were taught by instructors without advanced degrees; now, all introductory classes will be taught by professors holding advanced degrees. This change will result in the average class size increasing from 50 students to 700 students, but it is expected that the quality of student learning will improve.
Which of the following is an assumption necessary for this argument to hold?
Which of the following is an assumption necessary for this argument to hold?
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A class taught by a professor with an advanced degree, even in a large lecture format, provides a better learning experience than a smaller class taught by an instructor without an advanced degree.
B
The university will need to recruit additional faculty with advanced degrees to accommodate the new teaching model.
C
Students are more engaged in smaller classes compared to larger lectures, regardless of supplementary discussion sections.
D
Other universities have successfully adopted a similar model where professors with advanced degrees teach large introductory classes.
E
Ranking services typically factor in the proportion of classes taught by professors with advanced degrees when determining university rankings.
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LeoFeb 22, 2025
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sub-505
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CR