Question 8 of 17 in this topic
Difficulty: MediumCommand Of Evidence
Participants’ Evaluation of the Likelihood That Robots Can Work Effectively in Different Occupations
| Occupation | Somewhat or very unlikely (%) | Neutral (%) | Somewhat or very likely (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| television news anchor | 24 | 9 | 67 |
| teacher | 37 | 16 | 47 |
| firefighter | 62 | 9 | 30 |
| surgeon | 74 | 9 | 16 |
| tour guide | 10 | 8 | 82 |
Rows in table may not add up to 100 due to rounding.
Georgia Tech roboticists De’Aira Bryant and Ayanna Howard, along with ethicist Jason Borenstein, were interested in people’s perceptions of robots’ competence. They recruited participants and asked them how likely they think it is that a robot could do the work required in various occupations. Participants’ evaluations varied widely depending on which occupation was being considered; for example, ______
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the example?
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