Discussion
Which one of the following most accurately expresses
the main conclusion of the argument?
*This question is included in Sample Lesson Set 1: Basic Questions, question #6
| (A) | Scientists’ objectivity may be impeded by interpreting experimental evidence on the basis of expectations and opinions that they already hold. |
| (B) | ... |
| (C) | ... |
| (D) | ... |
| (E) | ... |
| (F) | ... |
The solution is
Posted: 08/17/2011 21:18
Walk-thru for Q6.
Posted: 01/11/2013 13:24
I thought the whole point of argument here is ensuring objectivity mainly due to the fact that the issue of misrepresentation and expectations and opinions scientists already hold all all bout objectivity. This creaky makes answer choice E more dare levant and correct than B
Posted: 01/12/2013 23:52
Hi, Bereket -
This question is tricky because the "conclusion" of the argument is actually its first statement: "Double-blind techniques should be used whenever possible in scientific experiments." The remainder of the paragraph consists of the supporting argument. The correct answer is therefore the one that is most nearly a restatement of this conclusion, i.e., [B].
[E] is tempting, but although the argument recommends double-blind techniques to "help prevent" misinterpretations caused by lack of objectivity, it does not claim that these techniques ENSURE objectivity. That statement is too strong. Moreover, the argument's actual conclusion is that double-blind techniques should be used wherever possible; this answer does not express that. (The reader may infer that the techniques should be used, but that is not the same thing.)
This question is tricky because the "conclusion" of the argument is actually its first statement: "Double-blind techniques should be used whenever possible in scientific experiments." The remainder of the paragraph consists of the supporting argument. The correct answer is therefore the one that is most nearly a restatement of this conclusion, i.e., [B].
[E] is tempting, but although the argument recommends double-blind techniques to "help prevent" misinterpretations caused by lack of objectivity, it does not claim that these techniques ENSURE objectivity. That statement is too strong. Moreover, the argument's actual conclusion is that double-blind techniques should be used wherever possible; this answer does not express that. (The reader may infer that the techniques should be used, but that is not the same thing.)
Posted: 04/07/2014 05:36
Wow! The person speaking in the video makes it extremely painful to endure! Do you have a better narrator?
Posted: 04/21/2014 14:24
Beth, the person was kind enough to provide a free explanation, so let's be thankful. If you don't like the voice, please follow another free explanation, by Lyn Pierce, right above your comment.