Question

A student is writing an argument in favor of making Internet service a public utility. Their argument includes the following statement:

According to a 2016 report by the Federal Communications Commission, 39 percent of rural Americans lack access to broadband, compared to only 4 percent of urban Americans. This shows a great disparity that can be corrected by making the Internet a public utility.
What is one limitation in evidence that is present in this statement?

(1 point)
Responses

The evidence is not reliable because it was not recently published.
The evidence is not reliable because it was not recently published.

The evidence is not credible because the author is not qualified to speak on the topic.
The evidence is not credible because the author is not qualified to speak on the topic.

The evidence is not reliable because it is irrelevant and misleading.
The evidence is not reliable because it is irrelevant and misleading.

The evidence is not credible because the author of the report is not listed.

Answer 1

The limitation in evidence that is present in this statement is:

**The evidence is not reliable because it was not recently published.**

While the 2016 report provides useful statistics, it is outdated, especially in the fast-evolving field of technology and Internet accessibility. More recent data would provide a clearer picture of the current state of broadband access and the ongoing disparities between urban and rural areas.