Andrew is writing an essay with the claim that playing a team sport is beneficial to students. What kind of evidence would be best to support his claim?

Data detailing the positive effects of outdoor activity
A list of the number of students from his state who became professional athletes
Statistics showing the percentage of students who participate in team sports
A study explaining that team sports teach social skills to students

1 answer

The best type of evidence to support Andrew's claim that playing a team sport is beneficial to students would be a study explaining that team sports teach social skills to students. This evidence directly relates to the benefits of playing team sports and provides specific insight into how such activities positively impact students. It addresses the claim by showing a direct correlation between team sports and the development of important life skills.

The other options, while potentially relevant, do not directly reinforce the specific claim about the benefits of team sports for students in the same targeted manner.