Which of the following statements about the application of evidence and logic is true?

A) Listeners can easily distinguish between low quality and high quality evidence.
B) Low ability listeners tend to be persuaded by a large amount of evidence,regardless of how good it is.
C) Evidence that is familiar is more persuasive than new evidence.
D) When giving evidence,you don't need to name the source unless the audience already knows and trusts the source.

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Ahmed Magdy · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Low ability listeners tend to be persuaded by a large amount of evidence, even if it is of low quality. This is because they are less skilled at evaluating evidence and relying more on quantity rather than quality. The other statements are not necessarily true and can vary depending on the context and audience.

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