Question
Why are eyewitness accounts less reliable than statistical data?
A. Eyewitness accounts require great effort to obtain since few people want to share their experiences on record.
B. Eyewitness accounts are considered primary sources because they were documented at the time an incident occurred.
C. Eyewitness accounts can be challenged by secondary sources that are written after an event occurred.
D. Eyewitness accounts rely on the viewpoints of specific people and could be biased, which makes them more subjective.
A. Eyewitness accounts require great effort to obtain since few people want to share their experiences on record.
B. Eyewitness accounts are considered primary sources because they were documented at the time an incident occurred.
C. Eyewitness accounts can be challenged by secondary sources that are written after an event occurred.
D. Eyewitness accounts rely on the viewpoints of specific people and could be biased, which makes them more subjective.
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The most accurate answer is:
**D. Eyewitness accounts rely on the viewpoints of specific people and could be biased, which makes them more subjective.**
This option highlights the inherent subjectivity and potential bias in eyewitness testimonies, which can influence their reliability. In contrast, statistical data is based on collective evidence and often undergoes rigorous analysis, making it generally more objective and reliable for drawing conclusions.
**D. Eyewitness accounts rely on the viewpoints of specific people and could be biased, which makes them more subjective.**
This option highlights the inherent subjectivity and potential bias in eyewitness testimonies, which can influence their reliability. In contrast, statistical data is based on collective evidence and often undergoes rigorous analysis, making it generally more objective and reliable for drawing conclusions.