Q28

[ManhattanPrepLSAT1]

I don't understand question 26 and I don't see where C is suggested in Q 28. Any help would be appreciated!

Each of the incorrect answer choices we should be able to find stated in the passage somewhere.

(A) lines 16-19, and lines 27-28
(B) lines 60-65
(C) lines 37-40
(D) lines 56-58
(E) is the exact opposite of what we know to be true. The degree of ownership will vary from case to case.

Organize the passage clearly and the answers will be easier to find. Here's how I see a passage.

1. A problem is introduced.
2. Three possible solutions are compared and contrasted.
3. The three solutions are dismissed.
4. A fourth solution is described and advocated for.

If you organize the information this way, the main point and organization questions will be easier to recall from memory and you'll have a good idea where to go look for questions that test specific pieces of information.

[jionggangtu]

I was able to narrow down to C and E.

for E, I think because what constitute "significant use" of university time and facilities is a a matter of institutional judgement, it might vary a little bit.

for C, I know that if the invention arise when the faculty is employed or from using the university's resources, the ownership belongs to the institution. Besides that, the ownership belongs to the faculty. But how do I know if the faculty rarely produce...........

I was just struggling between the two, and can't figure out which one is better

[ManhattanPrepLSAT1]

I bet you aren't alone in liking answer choice (C). Though answer choice (C) is suggested in the passage in lines 37-40. In line 39 the author states that it affects "virtually all" intellectual production.

Answer choice (E) contradicts the passage though. The passage states in lines 40-45 that the institution will determine which cases of intellectual product involved significant-use of institutional resources and so may vary. This answer choice suggests that it will not vary that much.

Answer choice (E) is difficult for many to choose, because it's on topic. But because it contradicts the passage, we know that it is not supported in the passage.

[crf2132]

Quick question:

For (E) can we assume that a variance in what might constitute significant use, will also imply that there can be a varying degree of ownership?
I have a hard time saying that because an institution decided that there was significant use of their resources would mean they could also claim a different degree of ownership. It still seemed like the best answer, but I wasn't comfortable with it. I read it as one of these institutions could claim a different percentage of ownership, but the text talked about degree of usage(significant or not), and I figured the question of ownership would only be yes or no depending on that usage as defined by the university.

[ohthatpatrick]

I feel ya --- two thoughts:

1. It doesn't matter whether degree of ownership is partial or binary.
Even if it's binary, there is still a varying level of degree from case to case.
100%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 100%, !00%, 0%, etc. ....

2. It doesn't matter whether (E) actually contradicts the passage or not. It would still be the right answer even if it was merely NOT suggested.

i.e.
(E) Mustard is yellow

This would be a correct answer, even though the passage doesn't contradict it. Does the passage SUGGEST it? No, so it would be correct.

Hope that helps.

[JamieY105]

I bet you aren't alone in liking answer choice (C). Though answer choice (C) is suggested in the passage in lines 37-40. In line 39 the author states that it affects "virtually all" intellectual production.

Answer choice (E) contradicts the passage though. The passage states in lines 40-45 that the institution will determine which cases of intellectual product involved significant-use of institutional resources and so may vary. This answer choice suggests that it will not vary that much.

Answer choice (E) is difficult for many to choose, because it's on topic. But because it contradicts the passage, we know that it is not supported in the passage.

The text only states "can affect virtually" which is substantially different