Free Practice Question
CR · Critical Reasoning
sub-505
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Due to the increasing number of cardiologists compared to the number of heart procedures, and the rise of alternative therapies that reduce the need for surgery, the average annual number of procedures performed by each cardiologist has decreased by one-fifth in recent years. It can be inferred that if these trends persist, there will be a significant decline in the proficiency of cardiac skills. The argument above relies on which of the following assumptions?
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A cardiologist's proficiency cannot be adequately maintained unless they perform procedures with a certain minimum frequency.
B
Cardiologists are now dedicating a significant portion of their time to alternative therapies.
C
All medical professionals, particularly cardiologists, are receiving inferior training in medical schools compared to a few years ago.
D
The proficiency of each individual cardiologist has diminished in recent years.
E
Some seasoned cardiologists are now conducting more procedures than they previously did.
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BraedonJan 19, 2025
thanks a lot
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sub-505
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CR