Strong vs Weak Evidence

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

• When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

• At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

• A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

• School uniforms can be ordered online .

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Is the following sentence STRONG or WEAK evidence?

Claim: All students should play a sport.

Evidence: Sports helped me gain confidence when I was a kid.

• Strong

• Weak

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Is the following sentence STRONG or WEAK evidence? Claim: Celebrities have a strong influence on social media. Evidence: Raisa Bruner of Time noted that, in 2016, Katy Perry had a follower count of over 14 million.

• Strong

• Weak

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Is the following sentence STRONG or WEAK evidence?

Claim: Youth sports creates unhealthy competition between children.

Evidence: Athletes should not compare themselves to their friends.

• Strong

• Weak

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Is the following sentence STRONG or WEAK evidence?

Claim: ELA classes spend too much time on reading skills.

Evidence: My friend said her ELA teacher never lets students talk about their feelings.

• Strong

• Weak

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Is the following sentence STRONG or WEAK evidence? Claim: Cafeterias should offer free fruits and vegetables so students can stay energized all day. Evidence: Our soccer coach says fruits and vegetables help keep the body alert and energetic.

• Strong

• Weak

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Which of the following sentences provides the strongest evidence for the claim: 'Reading fiction improves empathy'?

• A) Fictional stories often contain complex characters.

• B) A study found that people who read fiction scored higher on empathy tests.

• C) Many people enjoy reading fiction in their free time.

• D) Fictional books are available in most libraries.

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Identify the sentence that offers weak evidence for the claim: 'Exercise is essential for mental health.'

• A) Regular exercise releases endorphins, which improve mood.

• B) Many people who exercise report feeling happier.

• C) Exercise is a popular activity worldwide.

• D) Studies show a correlation between exercise and reduced anxiety.

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Which sentence provides strong evidence for the claim: 'Social media can negatively impact self-esteem'?

• A) Many teenagers use social media daily.

• B) A survey found that 60% of users feel worse about themselves after using social media.

• C) Social media platforms are designed to be engaging.

• D) People often share positive experiences on social media.

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Determine whether the following sentence is strong or weak evidence for the claim: 'Learning a second language enhances cognitive abilities.' Evidence: 'Bilingual individuals often perform better on cognitive tests.'

• A) Strong

• B) Weak

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