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CR · Critical Reasoning
605-655
Inference
Research on the political beliefs of 1,200 university students indicated that the majority of students at a northern, private university identified as liberal, while at a public university in the Midwest, the majority identified as conservative. The political beliefs were not influenced by the students' home regions, and the differences were more significant among graduating students compared to freshmen.
Which of the following hypotheses is best supported by the observations stated above?
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A college senior from the Midwest is more likely to be politically conservative than a college senior from the North.
The political beliefs of college seniors are significantly influenced by their college experiences.
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The political beliefs of college students are more aligned with their parents' beliefs when they first enter college than when they are seniors.
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The type of university, whether public or private, is the main factor affecting college students' political beliefs.
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College students generally become more conservative as they age and face financial pressures.
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The observations indicate that the political beliefs of students vary significantly between different types of universities, with a clear distinction between a northern private university and a public university in the Midwest. The statement that best aligns with this observation is that…
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can draw a conclusion that must follow from the stated facts.
Common trap
Choosing an option that could be true or is likely true — inference answers must be guaranteed by the passage.
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605-655
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CR