A recent policy change grants ownership of inventions developed through government-funded research to universities instead of the government. The administration at Crestview College intends to sell any inventions they obtain to businesses to finance initiatives aimed at enhancing student learning.

Which of the following, if true, would most undermine the feasibility of the college administration's plan described above?

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(A) Businesses interested in utilizing inventions owned by universities are likely to seek exclusive partnerships for ongoing research projects at universities.

(B) Businesses that sponsor research at universities can receive tax deductions under new federal regulations.

(C) Faculty members at Crestview College have minimal teaching obligations and are not significantly involved in undergraduate education.

(D) Government-funded research at Crestview College largely replicates studies already conducted by various businesses.

(E) Crestview College is unlikely to secure corporate sponsorship for its scientific research.

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To determine which statement would most undermine the college administration's plan to sell inventions to businesses, we need to analyze the implications of each option. The plan relies on the assumption that businesses will be interested in purchasing inventions developed through government-funded research. If Crestview College is unlikely to attract corporate…

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HabibatApr 28, 2025

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NominOct 17, 2024

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IshaanMar 1, 2024

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.

Common trap

Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.