A recent policy change grants ownership of inventions developed through government-funded research to colleges 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 colleges are likely to seek exclusive partnerships for ongoing research projects at the college.

(B) Companies funding research in college facilities can receive tax deductions under new federal regulations.

(C) Faculty members at Crestview College have minimal teaching obligations and are largely disengaged from undergraduate education in their disciplines.

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

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

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To determine which statement casts doubt on the college administration's plan to sell patents to fund educational programs, we need to analyze the implications of each option. The plan relies on the assumption that Crestview College will be able to attract corporate sponsors willing to buy patents. Option (E) states that Crestview College is unlikely to secure corporate funding for its…

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GaganMar 17, 2025

thanks a lot

HarshMay 3, 2025

Tricky wording but good practice

ShivangiJan 19, 2025

Can someone explain it other way?

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.