Which of the Following Arguments Based on Anecdotes Is Most

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments based on anecdotes is most likely to be incorrect?

• A) Increased government spending lowers the unemployment rate in an economy but can lead to inflation.
• B) Based on a local survey of a small town, it was argued that greater opportunities to work from home are the prime cause of obesity among the elderly workforce in the country.
• C) The average annual earnings of high school dropouts in the United States was much less than that of graduates in 2015.
• D) A health survey of preschoolers in Mexico showed that the average height of preschoolers is between 3.5 feet and 4 feet.

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