Emily Has Brittle Fingernails That Crack and Split Easily

question 5

Multiple Choice

Emily has brittle fingernails that crack and split easily. Emily's mother advises her daughter to take gelatin pills 3 times/day, because she's heard the practice strengthens fingernails. The mother's nutrition-related advice about the benefit of taking gelatin pills is an example of a(an)

• A) scientific conclusion.
• B) biased report.
• C) anecdote.
• D) testimonial.

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