June 2007, Logical Reasoning 2, Question 14
Summary
The essence of tackling principle-identify questions on the GRE involves understanding the argument's structure and matching it with a principle that aligns with the argument's reasoning.
- Principle-identify questions require you to find a principle that matches the given argument.
- Understanding the argument involves breaking it down into its component parts and grasping its conclusion and reasoning.
- The example provided illustrates an argument for universities using open-source software, based on its alignment with academic values.
- The correct answer choice is one that reflects the argument's emphasis on matching software choices with the university's mission and values, rather than on other factors like cost or efficiency.
- Analyzing incorrect answers helps reinforce the reasoning behind selecting the correct principle that the argument conforms to.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Principle-Identify Questions
00:20
Analyzing the Argument
01:34
Selecting the Correct Answer
02:58
Evaluating Incorrect Answers
