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Number and respond to all prompt questions below. Support your reasoning using only evidence from the relevant materials assigned this week. Be sure to explain any quotations in your own words. Read the rubric for an explanation of the grading criteria. Aim to be clear and concise: There is a small penalty for going over or under the word limit.
Why does Cathy O’Neil say the US News college ranking system is a WMD? Explain at least three reasons in your response.From the DJ Pangburn article, what is the strongest argument for why admission algorithms produce unfair outcomes?From the DJ Pangburn article, what is the strongest argument for why admission algorithms produce fair outcomes? Be sure to include how admissions software address biases that emerge “situationally,” which seem to be a problem that every admission committee faces.Don’t forget to write your total word count at the end!
