Which rebuttal would best refute the negative’s counterclaim? There are many other factors besides standardized test scores that indicate future success. Out of the options given, the best response to a negative one regarding success in the future would be "there are many other factors besides standardized test scores that indicate future success". This statement is a great counterclaim because it states that a standardize test score should not be the only option for proving future success that other factors such as ability, work ethic and more should be taken into consideration.