One great way to approach weakening questions is to turn them into strengthen questions. What you do is you clearly identify the conclusion as it is written in the weaken question.
Then you negate the conclusion. Do this by either 1) negating the quantifier (such as all or none or some) OR 2) if there is no quantifier, negate the main verb.
Now you simply strengthen the negated conclusion.
Most of the problems that people seem to have with weaken questions result from confusion. This should help you to keep from getting confused.
Try the following Veritas weaken question: Identify the main conclusion and then negate it. Strengthen the opposite of the main conclusion.
ssagar1801 - when you have done this provide your answer and also let me know what you found as the opposite of the main conclusion.
More and more computer programs that provide solutions to mathematical problems in engineering are being produced, and it is thus increasingly unnecessary for practicing engineers to have thorough understanding of fundamental mathematical principles. Consequently, in training engineers who will work in industry, less emphasis should be placed on mathematical principles, so that space in the engineering curriculum will be available for other important subjects.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument given for the recommendation above?
A) The effective use of computer programs that provide solutions to mathematical problems in engineering requires an understanding of fundamental mathematical principles.
B) Many of the computer programs that provide solutions to mathematical problems in engineering are already in routine use.
C) Development of composites and other such new materials has meant that the curriculum for engineers who will work in industry must allow time for teaching the properties of these materials.
D) Most of the computer programs that provide solutions to mathematical problems in engineering can be run on the types of computers available to most engineering firms.
E) The engineering curriculum already requires that engineering students be familiar with and able to use a variety of computer programs.
