Difficulty: Hard
Correct Answer: Only I, II and III are strong
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The policy trades off autonomy and innovation against uniformity and common standards. Strong arguments should be grounded in capacity, governance, and educational outcomes rather than assertions.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Evaluate whether each claim offers a principled reason that would likely hold in policy design.
Step-by-Step Solution:
I: Strong. Realistic capacity limits mean blanket control could dilute effectiveness.II: Strong. Institutional autonomy supports context-sensitive pedagogy and partnerships.III: Strong. Some degree of standardization aids baseline quality and cross-comparison; however, this does not require full control, but the argument itself has merit.IV: Weak. Claims that only government control can improve quality is overstated; quality improves via accreditation, faculty, funding, and competition.
Verification / Alternative check:
Many systems combine autonomy with accreditation frameworks, capturing I, II, and the useful part of III.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“All” includes IV which overreaches; answers excluding any of I-III miss valid considerations.
Common Pitfalls:
Conflating standard setting with operational control.
Final Answer:
Only I, II and III are strong
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