Types of Evidence Quiz

What type of evidence is based on personal stories or individual experiences?

• Statistical evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

• Testimonial evidence

• Direct evidence

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

Which type of evidence involves data and numbers to support a claim?

• Indirect evidence

• Testimonial evidence

• Statistical evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

What type of evidence is given by someone who witnessed an event?

• Direct evidence

• Indirect evidence

• Statistical evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

Which type of evidence is often used in courtrooms and involves a person speaking about what they saw or heard?

• Statistical evidence

• Testimonial evidence

• Indirect evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RL.1.5

What type of evidence suggests a fact indirectly, without directly proving it?

• Direct evidence

• Indirect evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

• Testimonial evidence

Which of the following is an example of statistical evidence?

• "I saw the car accident happen."

• "70% of students passed the exam."

• "My friend told me about the event."

• "The witness testified in court."

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.5.8

Which type of evidence is a personal account of an event, often used to illustrate a point?

• Statistical evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

• Direct evidence

• Testimonial evidence

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RL.1.5

What type of evidence is a statement made under oath by a witness?

• Indirect evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

• Testimonial evidence

• Statistical evidence

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RL.1.5

Which of the following is an example of direct evidence?

• "The survey results show a 50% increase."

• "I heard the alarm go off."

• "Many people say the same thing."

• "Statistics indicate a trend."

What type of evidence is often used to support scientific research and involves numerical data?

• Anecdotal evidence

• Testimonial evidence

• Statistical evidence

• Direct evidence

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3