Inez: Space-exploration programs

Answer choices

1. A

   Bad Description3% picked this

   showing that there is no evidence that the outcome Inez anticipates will in

   Winona doesn't challenge the evidence that space exploration produces tech advances. She accepts that and pivots to argue the same goal could be reached differently. She's not saying there's "no evidence" the outcome will happen.

   3%
2. B

   Bad Description3% picked this

   suggesting that Inez has overlooked evidence that directly argues against the

   Winona doesn't suggest Inez has overlooked counter-evidence. She accepts Inez's evidence (that space exploration produces useful tech) and just argues there's a more direct way to get the same outcome.

   3%
3. C

   Bad Description4% picked this

   demonstrating that the pieces of evidence that Inez cites contradict

   Winona doesn't accuse Inez of contradictory evidence. She accepts the evidence as given.

   4%
4. D

   Bad Description3% picked this

   providing evidence that the beneficial effects that Inez desires can be achieved only

   Winona doesn't argue space exploration is too expensive. She doesn't address cost at all. Her objection is about whether space exploration is the right vehicle for getting tech advances.

   3%
5. E

   Correct88% picked this

   claiming that a goal that Inez mentions could be pursued without the

   Why this is right

   This describes Winona's move exactly. Inez's goal is producing useful technology. Winona claims that goal can be pursued without the program Inez endorses (space exploration) — by funding tech development directly. So Winona shows the goal Inez mentions could be achieved without Inez's preferred program.

   Skill tested: Method · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

   88%