Bruno tells Sascha that he thinks students in private schools outperform those in public schools, because students in private schools wear uniforms. The most likely type of reasoning that Bruno is using is:
A) Cause-effect
B) Sign
C) Analogy
D) Generalization

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Bruno is suggesting that wearing uniforms is the cause of better academic performance in private schools, which constitutes a cause-effect reasoning. However, this reasoning is not necessarily accurate. Other factors may explain why private school students perform better, such as smaller class sizes, more experienced teachers, or better resources. Therefore, Bruno's statement is based on a weak assumption and cannot be conclusively justified.

Bruno Tells Sascha That He Thinks Students in Private Schools