Which is an example of statistical evidence? studies show only 12% of americans watched the president’s latest press conference. senator smith used the phrase “water under the bridge” in her speech. general taylor’s speech was canceled due to dangerous weather conditions. think about what would happen if all citizens watched the upcoming political debate.

A) Studies show only 12% of Americans watched the president’s latest press conference.

Explanation: Statistical evidence is the strongest type of evidence in formal writing. It can be true, hard data (presented as a percentage or number) or even data collected with a survey. Statistical evidence can be proven as fact. From the given options, the one that represents an example of statistical evidence is the corresponding to option A: Studies show only 12% of Americans watched the president’s latest press conference.

personal anecdotes

Explanation:

When speakers try to convince people or write persuasively, they usually think out the best techniques that will work for them.  

Anecdotes are known short account of an event that happened, usually told in the form of a very brief story. When they stories are being told, they are used to create an emotional response and help support a persuasive argument.