The following claim is made in an argumentative essay:

algebra should not be required for high school graduation.

which counterclaim would be the most effective?

algebra is not really needed in the real world.
algebra skills are needed for jobs in dozens of high-paying fields.
many think that algebra is a fun subject that students enjoy.
my big brother failed algebra and had to go to summer school.

The extermination of an entire targeted population is called genocide

You think all professors are uncoordinated, but then you see your social psychology professor make a diving catch down the left-field line at an intramural softball game against the arts department team. you also notice that your professor hits lead-off for the team and is able to score from second base on a ground-out. you maintain your original stereotype of professors as uncoordinated by deciding that this one individual is an exception to the rule because he is a “young professor.” this is an example of

According to the federal regulations, which of the following studies meets the definition of research with human subjects? a study of twenty 4th grade classrooms in which researchers ask the schools to systematically vary the time of day reading is taught, and collect weekly assessments of reading comprehension for each child over a three-month period. the collection of data, by a playground designer hired by the superintendent of schools, about the physical dimensions of school playgrounds, presence of fencing, and the kinds of equipment currently provided. a feasibility study for implementing a year-round school program, focusing on economic issues such a facilities utilization and transportation costs. an analysis of aggregate data comparing statewide high school graduation rates provided by the state department of public instruction, using county tax information.