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Complete Question Explanation
Flaw in the Reasoning. The correct answer choice is (A)
This question concerns Dr. Anders’ response to Dr. Kim. Anders concedes that the two alternative methods offer equivalent information, and then makes the case that electronic monitoring has been worth the cost. This isn’t a proper response to Dr. Kim’s argument that electronic monitoring should be discontinued at present. In essence, Dr. Kim’s argument concerns the best methods going forward. Dr. Anders doesn’t address this point, but instead makes the case that past costs have been justified.
Answer choice (A): This is the correct answer choice. The point at issue is whether electronic monitoring should discontinued at present, not whether past costs were justified.
Answer choice (B): It describes a circular argument, which is not present in the stimulus.
Answer choice (C): There is no confusion between cost and quality in Ander’s argument.
Answer choice (D): There is no overestimation of the importance of technology.
Answer choice (E): There is no such oversight in Dr. Anders’ response.
Flaw in the Reasoning. The correct answer choice is (A)
This question concerns Dr. Anders’ response to Dr. Kim. Anders concedes that the two alternative methods offer equivalent information, and then makes the case that electronic monitoring has been worth the cost. This isn’t a proper response to Dr. Kim’s argument that electronic monitoring should be discontinued at present. In essence, Dr. Kim’s argument concerns the best methods going forward. Dr. Anders doesn’t address this point, but instead makes the case that past costs have been justified.
Answer choice (A): This is the correct answer choice. The point at issue is whether electronic monitoring should discontinued at present, not whether past costs were justified.
Answer choice (B): It describes a circular argument, which is not present in the stimulus.
Answer choice (C): There is no confusion between cost and quality in Ander’s argument.
Answer choice (D): There is no overestimation of the importance of technology.
Answer choice (E): There is no such oversight in Dr. Anders’ response.