When an author includes statistical data to support a claim, this is an example of:

A Anecdotal evidence

B Empirical evidence

C Testimonial evidence

D Circumstantial evidence

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Empirical evidence is based on observable, measurable data such as statistics.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "When an author includes statistical data to support a claim, this is an example of:" is Option B: Empirical evidence.

The other options — A) Anecdotal evidence, C) Testimonial evidence, D) Circumstantial evidence — are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Empirical evidence is based on observable, measurable data such as statistics.

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When an author includes statistical data to support a claim, this is an example of:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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