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CR · Critical Reasoning
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The gap in average monthly salaries between software engineers with master's degrees and those without such degrees increased significantly from 2010 to 2020. Some experts believe that the rising demand for skilled software engineers with advanced education led to higher salaries for these professionals.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously challenges the explanation provided above?
Which of the following, if true, most seriously challenges the explanation provided above?
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A significant number of software engineers without master's degrees were promoted to managerial positions during this period.
B
The overall job market for software engineers remained stable with minimal fluctuations in demand.
C
The average salary of software engineers with bachelor's degrees also increased during the same time frame.
D
Many companies began offering substantial bonuses to all software engineers, regardless of their educational background.
E
The number of software engineers entering the field with master's degrees rose dramatically over the decade.
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FrancescoMay 3, 2025
Good question
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