Question

Read the following claim and counterclaim from an essay:CLAIM: Cell phones may cause brain cancer. COUNTERCLAIM: Medical research has not yet proven a connection between brain cancer and cell phone use.Which of the following is the most relevant rebuttal to the counterclaim?A.While the data from medical research hasn't proven anything conclusively, an increasing number of studies indicate that there is a significant risk.B.Medical research usually takes a long time before it proves anything.C.Cell phones are not a necessity, so people could learn to moderate use in case their health is at risk.D.Even though they cannot prove the case for cancer yet, is being glued to a radioactive device 24 hours a day really smart?

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

a counterclaim is going against the claim and a rebuttal is going against the counterclaim.