Based on Research About the Effectiveness of Argument Strength Versus

question 8

Multiple Choice

Based on research about the effectiveness of argument strength versus prestige of the source, which of the following is true about the importance of argument strength?

• A)Weaker arguments are more effective when the message is of low relevance.
• B)Stronger arguments are always more effective than weaker arguments, all other things being equal.
• C)Weaker arguments presented by prestigious sources are more persuasive.
• D)Stronger arguments are only more effective when there is low personal relevance.

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Definitions:

Margin of Error

An expression of the range within which the true value of a statistic is expected to fall, based on sample observations.

Standard Error

A measure of how much sample means of a given data set are expected to vary, serving as a statistical indicator of precision.

Margin of Error

A measure of the range of values below and above the sample statistic in a confidence interval; it quantifies uncertainty in estimates.

Standard Error

A measure of the variability or dispersion of a sample statistic from the population parameter.