Practice mode Critical Reasoning

Argument: A tutor claims that her weekly practice tests improve students’ exam scores. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?

Correct answer A. Her students who took the practice tests scored higher than similar students who did not

Explanation

A comparison with similar students who skipped the tests isolates the effect of the tests, so it supports her claim. Experience or paper quality says nothing about the tests' effect.

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