Question

consider this claim:
people who choose to have fewer belongings are happier than those who have a lot.
which piece of evidence better supports this claim?
evidence a: according to a study on minimalism, people who limit their possessions are more satisfied with their lives than people who have more. the study also revealed that minimalists experience positive emotions more often than average americans do.
evidence b: a blogger writes that her life is richer now that she has given away many of her possessions. she goes on to say, \possessions tend to weigh you down and prevent you from living the best life you can possibly live.\

Explanation:

Evidence A is based on a study, which is more objective and generalizable. It compares people with fewer belongings (minimalists) to those with more in terms of life satisfaction and positive emotions. Evidence B is a personal account from a blogger, which is subjective and only represents one individual's experience. A study's findings are more likely to support a general claim like the one presented.

Answer:

Evidence A.