Critical Prcis Assignment
Instructions
Read through the attached assignment page and article and write an essay based on the criteria given on the assignment page. No bibliography needed and only in-text citations if needed. The referenced reading for this essay is "Weapons of Math Destruction" by Cathy O'Neil, specifically chapter 1 and 3. Would not let me upload PDF copy because exceeded 50 MB limit. Included PDF link to an online copy of the book below (also included in assignment page). I have also included an example precis assignment from a past reading so you can see how it should be formatted and such.http://governance40.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Weapons-of-Math-Destruction-Cathy-ONeil.pdf
Answer
Critical PrecisThe central argument in these chapters is the destructive nature of mathematical models (Weapons of Math Destruction, WMD), as the name suggests. These mathematical models have damaging outcomes and patterns that reinforce inequality, thus widening the gap between the rich and the poor. In writing the book, the author begins by explaining what a model and a WMD are; she then states and outlines the arguments behind her thesis/ central argument. The author defines a model as an abstract representation of the actual deal/process; for instance, it may represent a baseball game, such as in a money ball (O'Neil). It is clear from her book that we employ these models daily, both formally and informally, to predict something (expectations) and then make decisions. The introduction...
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