UCAT Decision Making: strongest argument questions

The UCAT Decision Making drill has 5 practice questions, each with a worked answer.

Should secondary schools start the day an hour later? Select the strongest argument.

Question 1 of 5

Pick an answer

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Questions people ask

What makes an argument the strongest in UCAT?

It addresses the main point of the question, is likely to be true for most people, and explains how the change would cause its effect.

Does my own opinion matter?

No. Judge each argument on its strength, whether it says yes or no.

What are common weak arguments?

Ones based on what people prefer, on tradition, on a small inconvenience, or on something unrelated to the question's aim.

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How we work this out

What it does

Pick the strongest argument, then see why the others are weaker.

UCAT Decision Making: "select the strongest argument" questions.

Method

  1. The strongest argument deals with the central issue of the question, is realistic, and says how the policy would cause its effect.
  2. Weak arguments rest on preference, tradition, a minor side effect or a sweeping claim.
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