PLEAS I DONT WANT TO FAIL! How does including a counterclaim strengthen an argumentative essay?

It poses a thoughtful question.
It explains the background of the issue.
It points out possible objections to the claim.
It shows the claim is still correct even with objections.

Which group had an easier time adapting to american life because of similar backgrounds?

What extraordinary role does learning think we can play in the universe?

For each of the following examples of data, determine which scale of measurement is used. a) the number of miles joggers run per week. b) the starting salaries of graduates of mba programs c) the months in which a firm's employees choose to take their vacations. d) the final letter grades received by students in a math course.