Logical Reasoning

PT126 · S1 · Q11 In comparing different methods

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In comparing different methods by which a teacher's performance can be evaluated and educational outcomes improved, researchers found that a critique of teacher performance leads to enhanced educational outcomes if the critique is accompanied by the information that teacher performance is merely one of several factors that, in concert with other factors, determines the educational outcomes.

Principle

If critique of teacher performance OF → EEO is accompanied by the information that teacher performance is merely one of several factors that, in concert with other factors, determines the educational outcomes, then critique of teacher performance leads to enhanced educational outcomes.

Goal

We would want an answer where someone realizes that their performance is only one of several factors being judged, and thus that person performs better than if they thought that only their performance was being judged.

11.

Which one of the following best illustrates the principle illustrated by the finding of the researchers?

  1. Children can usually be taught

    Wrong Outcome

    Having no interest in something is not discussed within the researchers’ finding.

    1% picked this

  2. People are generally more willing

    Wrong Outcome

    The researchers’ finding does not suggest that teachers will accept the critique.

    2% picked this

  3. An actor can more effectively

    Wrong Outcome

    The quality of the critique is not discussed by the researchers’ finding.

    3% picked this

  4. The opinions reached by a

    Wrong Trigger

    Not being a member of an observed group does not match the finding’s trigger about being one of many factors.

    1% picked this

  5. Correct

    It is easier to correct

    Why this is right

    This provides both the knowledge OF → EEO of other factors that are being considered and an enhanced educational outcome.

    Skill tested: Principle-Conform · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    93% picked this

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