Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT128 S3 Q16 Explanation

The primary task of a university

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Stimulus

The primary task of a university is to educate. But to teach well, professors must be informed about new developments in their disciplines, and that requires research. Yet many universities cannot afford to support faculty research adequately. So a lack of funds which a university can fulfill its central mission.

What this question is testing

Main Conclusion

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

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The question
16.

Which one of the following most accurately expresses the conclusion of

Answer choices

  1. Trap4% picked this

    In order to be able to teach well, university professors must

  2. Trap8% picked this

    Lack of financial support for faculty research is the root of ineffective

  3. Trap3% picked this

    Effective teaching is the primary mission of

  4. Correct84% picked this

    Lack of funds for research reduces the quality of education a

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

  5. Trap1% picked this

    New means of funding faculty research at universities

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