Which statement best evaluates the author's response to the counterclaim that because antibiotics have proven effective in many situations, prescribing an antibiotic is a sound first step for doctors? a. It is effective because the author cites and explains a statistic to illustrate that even though antibiotics work in some situations, they are still often not prescribed correctly.
b. It is effective because the author uses an emotional personal anecdote, which gives her credibility and supports the idea that antibiotics are not always effective.
c. It is ineffective because the author relies heavily on a personal anecdote as opposed to facts and statistics that refute the opposing claim.
d. It is ineffective because the author includes a statistic, but the statistic does not directly support the assertion that prescribing an antibiotic is often the best course of action.