Question

A student is writing an essay about cellular phones. The essay argues that cellular phones
have benefited society more than they have hurt it.


Which statement might the student include
as an example of anecdotal evidence?


A.
According to a recent survey by a recognized think tank, more than 85 percent of American adults believe that cellular phones have been good for society.

B.
Average daily cellular phone use rose 39 percent in the United States between 2019 and 2020, which is a remarkable increase.

C.
Many advances in other fields of technology have stemmed from those used to design and improve cellular phones.

D.
Richard Adams, a man in his fifties, remembers when cellular phones were not widely used, and he states that they have made every aspect of life easier.

Answer 1

The statement that the student might include as an example of anecdotal evidence is:

**D. Richard Adams, a man in his fifties, remembers when cellular phones were not widely used, and he states that they have made every aspect of life easier.**

This statement is anecdotal because it is based on an individual's personal experience and opinion rather than statistical data or broader evidence.