Formative Identifying Testimonial Evidence

What is testimonial evidence?

• A statement based on numbers and statistics

• A personal opinion that does not require support

• A statement, opinion, or endorsement from an expert, witness, or well-known person

• A collection of personal stories with no supporting facts

Which of the following is an example of testimonial evidence?

• "According to a 2023 study, 80% of students prefer online learning."

• "A doctor with 15 years of experience says that eating vegetables daily improves digestion."

• "A survey showed that 70% of teenagers sleep less than 7 hours a night."

• "Most people believe that drinking water is important for health."

Why is testimonial evidence important?

• It provides personal experiences that are always factual

• It adds credibility by using the opinions of experts or professionals

• It relies only on emotional appeal rather than facts

• It includes statistics and numerical data to prove a point

Which statement does not contain testimonial evidence?

• "A well-known scientist claims that climate change is a serious global issue."

• "A nutritionist stated that skipping breakfast can lead to lower energy levels."

• "Studies show that 60% of students improve their grades when they study at night."

• "A psychologist with 20 years of experience recommends meditation to reduce stress."

Read the statement: "A famous author believes that reading fiction helps improve creativity." What type of evidence is used?

• Statistical evidence

• Testimonial evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

• None of the above