Types of Evidence

Question 1

In 2011, 58% of teen drivers killed in crashes were not wearing their seatbelt is an example of which type of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Data & Statistic

Question 2

Which evidence would be best to help support the claim that PEPSI IS BETTER THAN COCA-COLA?

Accepted Answer

Data - A 2020 blind taste test resulted in a majority preferring Pepsi.

Question 3

Which evidence would be best to help support the claim that HOMEWORK SHOULD REGULARLY BE ASSIGNED IN SCHOOLS?

Accepted Answer

Data -Students who do daily hmwk perform almost twice as well on tests.

Question 4

Which evidence would be best to help support the claim that PEOPLE SHOULD NOT SMOKE CIGARETTES

Accepted Answer

Data -Smokers are 20 times more likely to develop lung cancer.

Question 5

Dr. David Reuben, a well-known nutritionist says, "white refined sugar-is not a food..."

Accepted Answer

Expert Testimony

Question 6

Men are 10% less likely to wear a seatbelt than women

Accepted Answer

Data & Statistic

Question 7

Which evidence would be best to help support the claim that THE AGE TO DRIVE SHOULD BE RAISED TO 20?

Accepted Answer

Data -54% of all accidents in the U.S. last year were caused by teens.

Question 8

Which evidence would be best to help support the claim that ZOOS ARE GOOD FOR OUR PLANET?

Accepted Answer

Confirmed Fact - Zoos take part in environmental conservation & research.

Question 9

According to biologist Harriet Taylor, "stevia" is a sweet herb & safe to use. Which type of evidence is this?

Accepted Answer

Expert Testimony

Question 10

My mom says natural sugars, like honey, are a healthier sugar for your tea, is an example of which type of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Peer/Family Testimonial

Question 11

According to a 2019 study from Harvard Medical, consuming too much sugar regularly can lead to developing diabetes

Accepted Answer

Research by Experts

Question 12

My grandma always tells me stories of how great the good old days were back when she was young, like dancing & singing

Accepted Answer

Peer/Family Anecdote

Question 13

Jumping out of an airplane without a parachute is hazardous is an example of which type of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Confirmed facts

Question 14

My friend told me it takes three days to climb Mount Kilamonjaro is an example of which type of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Peer Testimonial

Question 15

Gettysburg Address was written in November 1863 by Abraham Lincoln is an example of which type of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Confirmed Fact

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