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The First Half of the Twentieth Century — Test

Question 10 • English Language Arts 12

Which is an example of statistical evidence?

Answer
A
Studies show only 12 percent of Americans watched the president’s latest press conference.
B
Senator Smith used the phrase “water under the bridge” in her speech.
C
Think about what would happen if all citizens watched the upcoming political debate.
D
General Taylor’s speech was canceled due to dangerous weather conditions.

Explanation

Statistical evidence uses numerical data to support a claim. Choice C reports that only 12 percent of Americans watched the press conference, which is a statistic. The other choices give a quotation, a hypothetical situation, or an event without numerical data.

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