Which of the following describes a similarity between comparisons and contrasts? a. both are types of claims used to build argumentative essays. b. both are used in essay introductions, but not in body paragraphs. c. both are qualified claims that can often refute counterclaims. d. both are used during the process of synthesizing evidence.

The correct answer is D) both are used in the process of synthesizing evidence.  

A similarity between comparisons and contrast is that both are used in the process of synthesizing evidence.  

A researcher uses comparison when he/she is looking for similarities in the research. The researcher uses contrast when it tries to find differences. When you are in the process of synthesizing evidence in research, you need to use comparisons and contrast to get useful information.