Melvin: Anyone who believes that autonomous, computer controlled cars,

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Melvin: Anyone who believes that autonomous, computer controlled cars, are likely to catch on with the public at large overlooks the obvious danger associated with computer error, or the absence of human instinct to evade danger in high risk situations.

Amanda: Sure there are risks associated with computer error, but can we be sure that they exceed the risk associated with human error? Until we know for sure, it just may turn out that autonomous cars could be more convenient, and significantly safer than human driven cars.

Amanda responds to Melvin by

(A) attacking Melvin personally, rather than Melvin’s argument

(B) pointing out that Melvin’s argument overlooks an important issue needed to make a valid comparison

(C) agreeing with Melvin’s overall conclusion, and providing additional evidence to support her agreement

(D) refuting Melvin’s argument by pointing out a consideration that runs directly counter to Melvin’s claim

(E) disagreeing with Melvin’s argument in part, but ultimately agreeing with his claim

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abhinavchitre13 · Answer

It should be B.

Since Melvin doesn't consider human error as a factor to compare risks due to human error vs computer error.

NCC · Answer

Melvin: Anyone who believes that autonomous, computer controlled cars, are likely to catch on with the public at large overlooks the obvious danger associated with computer error, or the absence of human instinct to evade danger in high risk situations.

Amanda: Sure there are risks associated with computer error, but can we be sure that they exceed the risk associated with human error? Until we know for sure, it just may turn out that autonomous cars could be more convenient, and significantly safer than human driven cars.

Amanda responds to Melvin by

(A) attacking Melvin personally, rather than Melvin’s argument. - NO PERSONAL ATTACK

(B) pointing out that Melvin’s argument overlooks an important issue needed to make a valid comparison - YES HE OVERLOOKS AN ISSUE(can we be sure that they exceed the risk associated with human error?) BUT IT IS NOT NEEDED TO MAKE A COMPARISON, ITS NEEDED TO PROVE WHICH RISK IS HIGHER(WHO IS CORRECT)

(C) agreeing with Melvin’s overall conclusion, and providing additional evidence to support her agreement - SHE DOESNT AGREE TO OVERALL CONCLUSION(OVERLOOK RISK)

(D) refuting Melvin’s argument by pointing out a consideration that runs directly counter to Melvin’s claim - YES

(E) disagreeing with Melvin’s argument in part, but ultimately agreeing with his claim - SHE AGREES TO A PART BUT ULTIMATELY DISAGREES TO CLAIM

Ans: D

Blair15 · Answer

(A) attacking Melvin personally, rather than Melvin’s argument -  No personal remarks have been made.   Incorrect.

(B) pointing out that Melvin’s argument overlooks an important issue needed to make a valid comparison -  Melvin overlooks the fact that the risk associated with human error might outweigh the risks associated with computer error. Without considering this point he makes a one sided comparison.   Correct.

(C) agreeing with Melvin’s overall conclusion, and providing additional evidence to support her agreement -  Melvin's conclusion is that people supportive of computer controlled cars overlook the risks that come with it. Nowhere has Amanda agreed with this.   Incorrect.

(D) refuting Melvin’s argument by pointing out a consideration that runs directly counter to Melvin’s claim -  As mentioned in option C, Melvin's claim is that "people supportive of computer controlled cars overlook the risks that come with it...". Amanda's point does not counter this, rather it counters the comparison made by Melvin.   Incorrect.

(E) disagreeing with Melvin’s argument in part, but ultimately agreeing with his claim -  As mentioned in option D, nowhere has Amanda agreed/disagreed with the Melvin's claim.   Incorrect.

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