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Complete Question Explanation
Method of Reasoning. The correct answer choice is (E)
In this two-speaker stimulus, Inez begins by arguing that we should invest in space-exploration programs because they lead to technological advances that have “every day, practical applications,” and therefore generate a significant return on investment. Winona disagrees with Inez, pointing out that if the only desired benefit of space-exploration programs is the creation of technology with practical applications, then programs to develop those practical applications should be funded directly, rather than as a side-benefit of space-exploration programs.
This is a Method of Reasoning question. Specifically, our task is to select the answer choice that best describes how Winona responds to Inez. Our prephrase is that Winona responds to Inez by saying that the only benefit of space-exploration programs mentioned by Inez does not justify the funding of those programs, since the benefit, i.e., advances in technology with practical applications, could be funded directly, rather than through space-exploration programs.
Answer choice (A): Winona does not attack the idea that space-exploration programs will produce technology with practical applications. Instead, she argues that such advances do not justify the funding of space-exploration programs.
Answer choice (B): This answer choice is incorrect because Winona does not point to overlooked evidence. Rather, she reaches a contrary conclusion based on the same evidence Inez relied on.
Answer choice (C): Here, the answer choice is incorrect because Inez’s evidence is not internally contradictory, and Winona does not allege that it is so.
Answer choice (D): Again, as with answer choice (B), Winona does not provide any evidence.
Answer choice (E): This is the correct answer choice because it describes Winona’s argument that the pursuit of advances in technology with practical applications pointed to by Inez could be funded directly, rather than through space-exploration programs.
Method of Reasoning. The correct answer choice is (E)
In this two-speaker stimulus, Inez begins by arguing that we should invest in space-exploration programs because they lead to technological advances that have “every day, practical applications,” and therefore generate a significant return on investment. Winona disagrees with Inez, pointing out that if the only desired benefit of space-exploration programs is the creation of technology with practical applications, then programs to develop those practical applications should be funded directly, rather than as a side-benefit of space-exploration programs.
This is a Method of Reasoning question. Specifically, our task is to select the answer choice that best describes how Winona responds to Inez. Our prephrase is that Winona responds to Inez by saying that the only benefit of space-exploration programs mentioned by Inez does not justify the funding of those programs, since the benefit, i.e., advances in technology with practical applications, could be funded directly, rather than through space-exploration programs.
Answer choice (A): Winona does not attack the idea that space-exploration programs will produce technology with practical applications. Instead, she argues that such advances do not justify the funding of space-exploration programs.
Answer choice (B): This answer choice is incorrect because Winona does not point to overlooked evidence. Rather, she reaches a contrary conclusion based on the same evidence Inez relied on.
Answer choice (C): Here, the answer choice is incorrect because Inez’s evidence is not internally contradictory, and Winona does not allege that it is so.
Answer choice (D): Again, as with answer choice (B), Winona does not provide any evidence.
Answer choice (E): This is the correct answer choice because it describes Winona’s argument that the pursuit of advances in technology with practical applications pointed to by Inez could be funded directly, rather than through space-exploration programs.