Question

Which of the following would be considered expert testimony in the world of politics and, therefore, more valid
than opinion?

A. According to a watchdog group, Sara has a 99% rate of returning citizen phone calls and should
be elected.

B. According to her grandmother, Sara finds helping people to be the most rewarding part of her life
and should be elected.

C. According to one of her neighbors, Sara cares about the people she represents and fights for
what they believe in and should be elected.

D. According to the governor, Sara has never given up on anyone who needed her help and should
be elected.

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

The others are based on individuals opinions

Answer 2

The statement that will be considered expert testimony rather than opinion is the report of the watchdog group.

Which statement is more valid?

Opinions are individual ideas and statements. Whereas, for the expert testimony we need a study of a group of people or some report which has concrete basis.

Out of the options given, (B), (C) and (D) are individual opinions and hence cannot be considered expert testimony.

Therefore, the correct option is (A) According to a watchdog group, Sara has a 99% rate of returning citizen phone calls and should be elected.

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