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Multiple Choice Question
A student is writing an argument to support the claim that cellphones have been a positive development around the world. She is reviewing the sources she has used for her argument. Which of these sources is likely the LEAST accurate and believable source of evidence?
A.
a magazine article by a technology expert who studies cell phones
B.
information provided by a cell phone company
C.
a U.S. government web page describing cell phone usage
D.
a newspaper story explaining how people use cell phones
A student is writing an argument to support the claim that cellphones have been a positive development around the world. She is reviewing the sources she has used for her argument. Which of these sources is likely the LEAST accurate and believable source of evidence?
A.
a magazine article by a technology expert who studies cell phones
B.
information provided by a cell phone company
C.
a U.S. government web page describing cell phone usage
D.
a newspaper story explaining how people use cell phones
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The source that is likely the LEAST accurate and believable for supporting the claim that cellphones have been a positive development around the world is:
**B. information provided by a cell phone company**
This source may have a bias, as the company has a vested interest in promoting cellphones and their benefits, potentially leading to exaggerated or selective information.
**B. information provided by a cell phone company**
This source may have a bias, as the company has a vested interest in promoting cellphones and their benefits, potentially leading to exaggerated or selective information.