Question

reliable evidence should be:
a. emotionally moving
b. dramatically presented
c. personally relevant
d. verifiable

what makes expert opinions valuable?
a. length of statements made
b. personal connection to topic
c. relationship with the audience
d. field expertise

what strengthens factual evidence?
a. personal interpretation
b. verification
c. emotional connection
d. multiple retellings

evidence sufficiency involves:
a. documentation methods
b. amount
c. technical complexity
d. source popularity

read the following original passage, \the benefits of a plant-based diet\ and answer the questions.
during a health seminar, dr. lee presented an argument about the benefits of a plant-based diet. she claimed that adopting such a diet reduces the risk of chronic diseases. to support her argument, she cited a study from the american journal of clinical nutrition, which found that individuals who followed a plant-based diet had a 25% lower risk of heart disease compared to those who consumed meat regularly. additionally, she mentioned expert opinions from dietitians who emphasized the nutritional advantages of plant-based foods. dr. lee concluded by stating that the evidence strongly supports the idea that a plant-based diet can improve long-term health outcomes.

what is the main claim made by dr. lee in her argument?
a. plant-based diets reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
b. plant-based diets are difficult to follow.
c. meat consumption has no health benefits.
d. all diets have the same health effects.

what type of evidence did dr. lee use to support her claim?
a. a social media poll
b. personal anecdotes from patients
c. a fictional story about a vegetarian

Explanation:

• For the first question, reliable evidence is verifiable. Emotional, dramatic, or personal aspects don't ensure reliability.
• For the second question, expert opinions are valuable due to field expertise. Length, personal connection, or audience relationship don't define expertise.
• For the third question, verification strengthens factual evidence. Personal interpretation, emotional connection, or multiple retellings don't add factual strength.
• For the fourth question, evidence sufficiency involves the amount of evidence. Documentation methods, technical complexity, or source popularity don't directly relate to sufficiency.
• For the fifth question, Dr. Lee's main claim is that plant - based diets reduce the risk of chronic diseases. The other options are not supported by the passage.
• For the sixth question, Dr. Lee used a study (which is a form of research evidence) to support her claim. Social media polls, personal anecdotes, or fictional stories are not the evidence she used.

Answer:

d. Verifiable
d. Field expertise
b. Verification
b. Amount
a. Plant - based diets reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
None of the options a, b, c are correct. Dr. Lee used a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (research evidence).