"Bilingual children score higher on cognitive tests. Learning a second language improves cognitive ability." Which would most strengthen?
A
Bilingual children are often from educated families
B
Monolingual children who began learning a second language showed significant cognitive gains on subsequent tests
C
Cognitive tests are reliable
D
Many countries require bilingual education
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
A before-and-after study with previously monolingual children provides stronger causal evidence than the original correlation.
💡 Why is B) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question ""Bilingual children score higher on cognitive tests. Learning a second language improves cognitive ability." Which would most strengthen?" is Option B: Monolingual children who began learning a second language showed significant cognitive gains on subsequent tests.
The other options — A) Bilingual children are often from educated families, C) Cognitive tests are reliable, D) Many countries require bilingual education — are incorrect for this LSAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A before-and-after study with previously monolingual children provides stronger causal evidence than the original correlation.
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