Question

Use the thesis statement to answer the question.

Despite many urban legends and anecdotes, there is little scientific evidence that a full moon can influence behavior.
Which sentence would be best for a writer to include in order to develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts?

(1 point)
Responses

Data collected by a local police station failed to show an increase in crime during full moons.
Data collected by a local police station failed to show an increase in crime during full moons.

People can look up into the clear night sky and see a beautiful glowing sphere when the moon is full.
People can look up into the clear night sky and see a beautiful glowing sphere when the moon is full.

A survey conducted with nurses showed emergency rooms can be very busy during full moons.
A survey conducted with nurses showed emergency rooms can be very busy during full moons.

Most people are familiar with stories about werewolves appearing when the moon is full.

Answers

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The best sentence to include in order to develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts is:

**Data collected by a local police station failed to show an increase in crime during full moons.**

This sentence provides factual evidence that supports the thesis statement by addressing the lack of scientific evidence regarding the full moon's influence on behavior, particularly in relation to crime rates.