Read the sentence.According to a study published in the American Bee Journal, pesticides can cause as much damage to bee hives as Varroa mites do.What type of evidence is used to support the claim in this sentence?
Answer
A
logical, because the evidence is based on beekeepers’ experiences
B
logical, because the evidence is based on accepted truths
C
empirical, because the evidence is based on scientific research
D
empirical, because the evidence is based on examples
Explanation
The sentence supports its claim by referring to a study published in a scientific journal. Evidence drawn from scientific research is empirical evidence. Therefore, the correct choice is “empirical, because the evidence is based on scientific research.”
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