LSAT Practice Test

The conclusion in the passage above relies on which one of the following assumptions?

1. Public figures have endorsed the environmentalist's work

2. The data collection methods are proprietary

3. The findings have been peer-reviewed

4. The sample size meets statistical requirements

The correct answer is: The sample size meets statistical requirements

The conclusion in the passage suggests that the environmentalist's work is scientifically sound and reliable because the sample size meets statistical requirements – this means that the data collected is likely to be representative and valid. The assumption here is that a sample size meeting statistical requirements is necessary for credible and reliable results. The other options (A, B, and C) are not directly related to the credibility of the environmentalist's work based on statistical requirements, making them less relevant to the conclusion drawn in the passage.