Use the thesis statement to answer the question.

Despite many urban legends and anecdotes, there is little scientific evidence that a full moon can influence behavior.
Which sentence would be best for a writer to include in order to develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts?

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Responses

A survey conducted with nurses showed emergency rooms can be very busy during full moons.
A survey conducted with nurses showed emergency rooms can be very busy during full moons.

People can look up into the clear night sky and see a beautiful glowing sphere when the moon is full.
People can look up into the clear night sky and see a beautiful glowing sphere when the moon is full.

Data collected by a local police station failed to show an increase in crime during full moons.
Data collected by a local police station failed to show an increase in crime during full moons.

Most people are familiar with stories about werewolves appearing when the moon is full.
Most people are familiar with stories about werewolves appearing when the moon is full.
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The best sentence for a writer to include in order to develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts is:

Data collected by a local police station failed to show an increase in crime during full moons.

This sentence provides scientific evidence that supports the thesis statement about the lack of influence of a full moon on behavior.