NEW HERE? LEARN MORE
closeclose
Last visit was: 25 Apr 2024, 04:51 It is currently 25 Apr 2024, 04:51
Decision Tracker
My Rewards
New posts
New comers' posts

Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel

In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi

SORT BY:
Date
Kudos
Tags:
Find Similar Topics 
Show Tags
Hide Tags
avatar
mkjabc
Intern
Intern
Joined: 26 Jul 2016
Posts: 5
Own Kudos [?]: 34 [11]
Given Kudos: 30
Send PM
In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   22 Aug 2016, 23:25
6
Kudos
5
Bookmarks
00:00
A
B
C
D
E

Difficulty:

75% (hard)

Question Stats:

53% (02:07) correct 47% (02:03) wrong based on 554 sessions
Hide Show timer Statistics
In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to view a series of patterns displayed on a screen. Each subject was shown seven patterns in quick succession. Subsequently, the scientist showed the same seven patterns in a variety of random orders and in combination with additional patterns. The subject was asked to note each time any of the seven patterns appeared, but the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally.


If the information in the argument above is true, which one of the following represents the most reasonable inference that can be drawn from the information in the passage?

A. Visual recognition is not correlated to a single occurrence but rather to a connected series.

B. The subjects were unable to identify all seven individual patterns in the original order.

C. The subjects were aware that they were being tested on sequential perception.

D. Each subject could only recognize the original sequence that he had been shown.

E. The subjects were unable to identify any of the original patterns that they had been shown.
ShowHide Answer
Official Answer
D
User avatar
G
msk0657
Retired Moderator
Joined: 26 Nov 2012
Posts: 473
Own Kudos [?]: 493 [0]
Given Kudos: 46
Send PM
Re: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   23 Aug 2016, 01:50
mkjabc wrote:
In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to view a series of patterns displayed on a screen. Each subject was shown seven patterns in quick succession. Subsequently, the scientist showed the same seven patterns in a variety of random orders and in combination with additional patterns. The subject was asked to note each time any of the seven patterns appeared, but the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally.


If the information in the argument above is true, which one of the following represents the most reasonable inference that can be drawn from the information in the passage?

A. Visual recognition is not correlated to a single occurrence but rather to a connected series.

B. The subjects were unable to identify all seven individual patterns in the original order.

C. The subjects were aware that they were being tested on sequential perception.

D. Each subject could only recognize the original sequence that he had been shown.

E. The subjects were unable to identify any of the original patterns that they had been shown.


Premise 1: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to view a series of patterns displayed on a screen. Each subject was shown seven patterns in quick succession.

Premise 2: Subsequently, the scientist showed the same seven patterns in a variety of random orders and in combination with additional patterns. The subject was asked to note each time any of the seven patterns appeared, but the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally

Assumption : That all subjects were able to find the patterned series itself and all give the same responses.

Since this being a must be true question, we need to find the fact sets information itself

A) No correlation given in the stimulus
B) Subjects are able to find the series.
C) This information is not given in the stimulus
D) Yes...as per our fact set and assumption
E) They are able to identify..

Option D is the correct answer..
User avatar
Tobybun
Intern
Intern
Joined: 17 Mar 2016
Posts: 12
Own Kudos [?]: 19 [1]
Given Kudos: 30
Location: Singapore
GPA: 3.5
WE:Business Development (Energy and Utilities)
Send PM
GMAT ToolKit User
Re: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   11 Sep 2016, 17:29
1
Kudos
mkjabc wrote:
In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to view a series of patterns displayed on a screen. Each subject was shown seven patterns in quick succession. Subsequently, the scientist showed the same seven patterns in a variety of random orders and in combination with additional patterns. The subject was asked to note each time any of the seven patterns appeared, but the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally.


If the information in the argument above is true, which one of the following represents the most reasonable inference that can be drawn from the information in the passage?

A. Visual recognition is not correlated to a single occurrence but rather to a connected series.

B. The subjects were unable to identify all seven individual patterns in the original order.

C. The subjects were aware that they were being tested on sequential perception.

D. Each subject could only recognize the original sequence that he had been shown.

E. The subjects were unable to identify any of the original patterns that they had been shown.


I am struggling to choose between A & D. For me D looks like a conclusion drawn directly from the statement and A looks like correct inference.

Can someone please help me out on this one? Also, if possible, please mention your take on how to differentiate an inference from a conclusion.

Mucho Gracias,
User avatar
G
fmik7894
Manager
Manager
Joined: 30 Jan 2017
Posts: 64
Own Kudos [?]: 328 [0]
Given Kudos: 61
Location: India
Schools: ISB '19
GMAT 1: 630 Q47 V29
GMAT 2: 660 Q47 V34
GMAT 3: 730 Q49 V40
GPA: 3.9
Send PM
Re: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   24 Jul 2017, 03:12
Hi. I cannot choose the correct answer between A and E. Please Help.
avatar
B
cbaheti999
Intern
Intern
Joined: 19 Apr 2015
Posts: 5
Own Kudos [?]: 8 [2]
Given Kudos: 12
Location: India
Schools: ESADE '20 (S)
GMAT 1: 700 Q49 V35
GPA: 3.7
Send PM
In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   02 Aug 2017, 02:56
2
Kudos
The subject was asked to note each time any of the seven patterns appeared, but the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally.
it can be inferred from this statement that the individuals were able to recognize some of the patterns from the original seven patterns but not all unless they were shown in the original order. So, "Visual recognition is not correlated to a single occurrence" does not hold.
User avatar
L
arvind910619
Director
Director
Joined: 20 Dec 2015
Status:Learning
Posts: 876
Own Kudos [?]: 566 [2]
Given Kudos: 755
Location: India
Concentration: Operations, Marketing
GMAT 1: 670 Q48 V36
GRE 1: Q157 V157
GPA: 3.4
WE:Engineering (Manufacturing)
Send PM
Reviews Badge
Re: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   02 Aug 2017, 08:38
2
Kudos
mkjabc wrote:
In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to view a series of patterns displayed on a screen. Each subject was shown seven patterns in quick succession. Subsequently, the scientist showed the same seven patterns in a variety of random orders and in combination with additional patterns. The subject was asked to note each time any of the seven patterns appeared, but the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally.


If the information in the argument above is true, which one of the following represents the most reasonable inference that can be drawn from the information in the passage?

A. Visual recognition is not correlated to a single occurrence but rather to a connected series.

B. The subjects were unable to identify all seven individual patterns in the original order.

C. The subjects were aware that they were being tested on sequential perception.

D. Each subject could only recognize the original sequence that he had been shown.

E. The subjects were unable to identify any of the original patterns that they had been shown.


The answer is D

Premise 1:In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to view a series of patterns displayed on a screen.
Premise 2: Each subject was shown seven patterns in quick succession
Premise 3: Subsequently, the scientist showed the same seven patterns in a variety of random orders and in combination with additional patterns. The subject was asked to note each time any of the seven patterns appeared

Conclusion: the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally.



Subjects were able to recognize only the original patterns that they were shown.This means that the original patters were again showed in the same order thus that means the order was also same of the original patterns.

A is a trap as it does not tell us whether the patterns shown were in the same sequence as they were in original.
avatar
S
Alphatango
Intern
Intern
Joined: 01 Feb 2015
Status:One more try
Posts: 24
Own Kudos [?]: 29 [0]
Given Kudos: 164
Location: India
Concentration: General Management, Economics
Schools: Duke '19 ISB '18 Tepper '19
WE:Corporate Finance (Commercial Banking)
Send PM
GMAT ToolKit User
Re: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   05 Aug 2017, 23:10
mkjabc wrote:
In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to view a series of patterns displayed on a screen. Each subject was shown seven patterns in quick succession. Subsequently, the scientist showed the same seven patterns in a variety of random orders and in combination with additional patterns. The subject was asked to note each time any of the seven patterns appeared, but the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally.


If the information in the argument above is true, which one of the following represents the most reasonable inference that can be drawn from the information in the passage?

A. Visual recognition is not correlated to a single occurrence but rather to a connected series.

B. The subjects were unable to identify all seven individual patterns in the original order.

C. The subjects were aware that they were being tested on sequential perception.

D. Each subject could only recognize the original sequence that he had been shown.

E. The subjects were unable to identify any of the original patterns that they had been shown.



big flowery trap in A. :cry:
A is unecessary using single occurence.Hence should be left alone
User avatar
P
fitzpratik
Manager
Manager
Joined: 17 Oct 2016
Posts: 227
Own Kudos [?]: 426 [0]
Given Kudos: 49
Location: India
Concentration: General Management, Healthcare
Schools: Owen '22 (I) Boston U '22 (A$) Jones '22 (WL) Kenan-Flagler '22 (WA) Olin '22 (WA$)
GPA: 3.05
WE:Pharmaceuticals (Health Care)
Send PM
Reviews Badge
Re: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   05 Aug 2017, 23:38
guhabhishek wrote:
mkjabc wrote:
In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to view a series of patterns displayed on a screen. Each subject was shown seven patterns in quick succession. Subsequently, the scientist showed the same seven patterns in a variety of random orders and in combination with additional patterns. The subject was asked to note each time any of the seven patterns appeared, but the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally.


If the information in the argument above is true, which one of the following represents the most reasonable inference that can be drawn from the information in the passage?

A. Visual recognition is not correlated to a single occurrence but rather to a connected series.

B. The subjects were unable to identify all seven individual patterns in the original order.

C. The subjects were aware that they were being tested on sequential perception.

D. Each subject could only recognize the original sequence that he had been shown.

E. The subjects were unable to identify any of the original patterns that they had been shown.



big flowery trap in A. :cry:
A is unecessary using single occurence.Hence should be left alone



Also, A speaks about visual recognition. The Argument talks about Visual Perception experiment. I think there is a subtle difference between the two
User avatar
D
abhishekdadarwal2009
Director
Director
Joined: 04 Sep 2015
Posts: 552
Own Kudos [?]: 436 [0]
Given Kudos: 123
Location: India
WE:Information Technology (Computer Software)
Send PM
Reviews Badge
Re: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   08 Aug 2017, 09:08
In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to view a series of patterns displayed on a screen. Each subject was shown seven patterns in quick succession. Subsequently, the scientist showed the same seven patterns in a variety of random orders and in combination with additional patterns. The subject was asked to note each time any of the seven patterns appeared, but the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally.


If the information in the argument above is true, which one of the following represents the most reasonable inference that can be drawn from the information in the passage?

A. Visual recognition is not correlated to a single occurrence but rather to a connected series.
to Broad of a conclusion.
B. The subjects were unable to identify all seven individual patterns in the original order.
this choice is ok but we have a better answer as this does not talk about the pattern.
C. The subjects were aware that they were being tested on sequential perception.
No such premise provided.
D. Each subject could only recognize the original sequence that he had been shown.
Correct answer as the subject was able to recognize only the original sequence.
E. The subjects were unable to identify any of the original patterns that they had been shown.
the subject was able to recognize.Wrong answer.
User avatar
P
hellosanthosh2k2
Senior Manager
Senior Manager
Joined: 02 Apr 2014
Posts: 371
Own Kudos [?]: 474 [0]
Given Kudos: 1227
Location: India
Schools: XLRI"20
GMAT 1: 700 Q50 V34
GPA: 3.5
Send PM
Re: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   29 Oct 2017, 03:33
Premise: the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally.

"only time" is the key to answer D
User avatar
L
gmatexam439
Moderator
Joined: 28 Mar 2017
Posts: 1090
Own Kudos [?]: 1970 [0]
Given Kudos: 200
Location: India
Concentration: Finance, Technology
Schools: McDonough '21 (A$) Jones '21 (A$) Kelley '23 (A)
GMAT 1: 730 Q49 V41
GPA: 4
Send PM
Reviews Badge
Re: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   30 Oct 2017, 12:42
In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to view a series of patterns displayed on a screen. Each subject was shown seven patterns in quick succession. Subsequently, the scientist showed the same seven patterns in a variety of random orders and in combination with additional patterns. The subject was asked to note each time any of the seven patterns appeared, but the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally.


If the information in the argument above is true, which one of the following represents the most reasonable inference that can be drawn from the information in the passage?

A. Visual recognition is not correlated to a single occurrence but rather to a connected series. -The passage is about the visual recognition but no such conclusion has been given in the passage.

B. The subjects were unable to identify all seven individual patterns in the original order. -This is opposite of the last line

C. The subjects were aware that they were being tested on sequential perception. -We don't know this information either.

D. Each subject could only recognize the original sequence that he had been shown. -Correct

E. The subjects were unable to identify any of the original patterns that they had been shown. -Can't infer this from the passage
User avatar
S
NikGujju
Intern
Intern
Joined: 20 Aug 2014
Status:Target 760
Posts: 38
Own Kudos [?]: 45 [0]
Given Kudos: 163
Location: India
Concentration: Strategy, Economics
Schools: Kellogg 1YR '19 INSEAD Jan '19 Oxford"19 IMD '20 (S) IESE '21 (D) Booth '21 (D) Yale '21 (S) Johnson '21 (S) LBS '21 (S) Cambridge"19 Darden '21 (S) Kellogg '21 (D) Stern '21 (S) Ross '21 (D)
GMAT 1: 730 Q49 V40
GPA: 3.6
WE:Corporate Finance (Commercial Banking)
Send PM
Reviews Badge
Re: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   04 Nov 2017, 05:29
mkjabc wrote:
In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to view a series of patterns displayed on a screen. Each subject was shown seven patterns in quick succession. Subsequently, the scientist showed the same seven patterns in a variety of random orders and in combination with additional patterns. The subject was asked to note each time any of the seven patterns appeared, but the only time that the subject was able to recognize successfully all seven patterns was when they were shown in the exact order as they were shown originally.[color=#ec008c]
[/color]

If the information in the argument above is true, which one of the following represents the most reasonable inference that can be drawn from the information in the passage?

A. Visual recognition is not correlated to a single occurrence but rather to a connected series.

B. The subjects were unable to identify all seven individual patterns in the original order.

C. The subjects were aware that they were being tested on sequential perception.

D. Each subject could only recognize the original sequence that he had been shown.

E. The subjects were unable to identify any of the original patterns that they had been shown.


The only confusion is between A and B. Always remember that whenever GMAT tests you on inference question, the information is present in the passage or you just need to read between the lines.

It is clearly stated that the only time the subject were able to reckon the data perfectly was during when the same series was run.
User avatar
VerbalBot
Non-Human User
Joined: 01 Oct 2013
Posts: 17218
Own Kudos [?]: 848 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink] New post   22 Dec 2021, 04:30
Hello from the GMAT Club VerbalBot!

Thanks to another GMAT Club member, I have just discovered this valuable topic, yet it had no discussion for over a year. I am now bumping it up - doing my job. I think you may find it valuable (esp those replies with Kudos).

Want to see all other topics I dig out? Follow me (click follow button on profile). You will receive a summary of all topics I bump in your profile area as well as via email.
GMAT Club Bot
gmatclubot
Re: In a visual perception experiment, a scientist asked individuals to vi [#permalink]
22 Dec 2021, 04:30
Moderators:
GMATNinja
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
6920 posts
GMATNinjaTwo
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
238 posts
mysterymanrog
CR Forum Moderator
832 posts

Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group | Emoji artwork provided by EmojiOne
Main navigation
GMAT Resources
Partners
MBA Resources
www.gmac.com|www.mba.com | | GMAT Club Rules | Terms and Conditions