Question

1. statistical evidence requires

a. historical documentation
b. data
c. personal stories
d. expert testimonies

1. what indicates more currency?

a. writing style
b. text length
c. recent updates
d. authors age

1. what strengthens factual evidence?

a. verification
b. personal interpretation
c. emotional connection
d. multiple retellings
read the following original passage, debate on the park proposal, and answer the questions.
during a town hall meeting, two speakers presented their arguments about a new public park proposal. the first speaker claimed that the park would benefit the community by providing a space for

1. what is the main claim of the first speaker?

a. the park would create new jobs.
b. the park would increase property values.
c. the park would benefit the community.
d. the park would reduce pollution in the town.

1. evidence evaluation involves

a. personal preference
b. creative interpretation
c. historical documentation
d. analysis

1. expert opinions depend on

a. personal experience
b. publication history
c. speaking ability
d. knowledge

1. anecdotal evidence is limited by its

a. complex statistical nature

Explanation:

1. Statistical evidence is based on data collection and analysis. Historical documentation (a) is more about records from the past, personal stories (c) are anecdotal, and expert testimonies (d) are opinions. Data (b) is the core of statistical evidence.
2. Currency in information means how up - to - date it is. Writing style (a) and text length (b) don't relate to currency. Author's age (d) is irrelevant. Recent updates (c) indicate currency.
3. Factual evidence is strengthened by verification (a). Personal interpretation (b) and emotional connection (c) are subjective. Multiple retellings (d) don't necessarily strengthen factual evidence if not verified.
4. The first speaker's main claim is directly stated as "the park would benefit the community". Options a (new jobs), b (property values), and d (pollution reduction) are not mentioned in the given text about the first speaker's claim.
5. Evidence evaluation involves analysis (d). Personal preference (a) and creative interpretation (b) are not systematic evaluations. Historical documentation (c) is a type of evidence, not the act of evaluation.
6. Expert opinions depend on knowledge (d). Personal experience (a) can be limited, publication history (b) doesn't guarantee expertise, and speaking ability (c) is about communication, not the basis of an expert opinion.

Answer:

1. B. Data
2. C. Recent updates
3. A. Verification
4. C. The park would benefit the community
5. D. Analysis
6. D. Knowledge