Types of Evidence Warm Up 1/29

What type of evidence is this?

From 2000-2014, the percentage of public schools reporting that they required students to wear uniforms increased from 12 to 20 percent.

• Statistics

• Definition

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• Research

What type of evidence is this?

Space is a vacuum, meaning that sound cannot carry because molecules are not close enough together to transmit sound between them.

• Definition

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• Eyewitness

• Anecdote

What type of evidence is this?

As a mother and father are deciding whether to get a dog for their kids, the father explains that when he was a kid, his dog was his best friend. After telling that story, they decide to adopt a dog.

• Anecdote

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• Eyewitness

Why type of evidence is this?

After the principal called Hannah into her office, she asked her what she saw during lunch. "I saw Eric and Shawn arguing, then Eric made the first hit."

• Eyewitness

• Quote

• Research

• Definition

What type of evidence is this?

This interviewer asked how Samantha felt about the new school bus policy. Samantha replied, "I think it's a great idea. The seat belts can help all students in case of any accidents!"

• Quote

• Research

• Statistics

• Eyewitness

What type of evidence is this?

According to the survey, only 43% of elementary school children like to spend time reading.

• Research

• Statistics

• Quote

• Eyewitness

What type of evidence is this?

The most popular Christmas movies, such as Home Alone and Elf, have become America's favorite classics!

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