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Complete Question Explanation
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14270)
GR, Must—Purpose. The correct answer choice is (B)
This question asks for the author’s primary purpose in writing this passage, which is to underscore
the issues with an unrealistic traditional standard and suggest a more practical standard in its place.
Answer choice (A): The author does not seek simply to explain the difference between theoretical
and clinical equipoise, but rather to argue that the traditional notion appears to be overly restrictive
and should be replaced by a more realistic standard. Since this choice does not relay the author’s
main purpose, it can be confidently ruled out of contention.
Answer choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. As discussed above, the author’s primary
purpose in writing this passage is to argue for a less restrictive interpretation of equipoise.
Answer choice (C): The author is in favor of a change, which is very different from demonstrating
that a change would endanger researchers’ ability to derive valuable information from such trials.
Answer choice (D): This passage is not written to demonstrate the general need for a reexamination
of conceptual standards; rather, the author is interested in discussing one particular standard that
should be reconsidered.
Answer choice (E): The author does not wish to change the methods used to gather evidence, but
just to change the equipoise standard imposed on physicians participating in comparative research
studies.
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14270)
GR, Must—Purpose. The correct answer choice is (B)
This question asks for the author’s primary purpose in writing this passage, which is to underscore
the issues with an unrealistic traditional standard and suggest a more practical standard in its place.
Answer choice (A): The author does not seek simply to explain the difference between theoretical
and clinical equipoise, but rather to argue that the traditional notion appears to be overly restrictive
and should be replaced by a more realistic standard. Since this choice does not relay the author’s
main purpose, it can be confidently ruled out of contention.
Answer choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. As discussed above, the author’s primary
purpose in writing this passage is to argue for a less restrictive interpretation of equipoise.
Answer choice (C): The author is in favor of a change, which is very different from demonstrating
that a change would endanger researchers’ ability to derive valuable information from such trials.
Answer choice (D): This passage is not written to demonstrate the general need for a reexamination
of conceptual standards; rather, the author is interested in discussing one particular standard that
should be reconsidered.
Answer choice (E): The author does not wish to change the methods used to gather evidence, but
just to change the equipoise standard imposed on physicians participating in comparative research
studies.