Recognizing Strong Evidence

Claim: Song Lyrics can be a more effective tool than novels

Evidence: Wouldn't you be more interested in listening to a song than reading a stuffy old novel.

Claim: Participating in sports programs helps students build confidence.

Evidence: one study published in the Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found that children who played sports were significantly more likely to report high levels of self-confidence than those who did not.

Claim: The hardships that Olympic host cities face before and during the games outweigh the benefits.

Evidence: An article by the Harvard International Review points out that the preparation required to host the Olympics is "Inordinately expensive" for the cities.

Claim: Self-driving cars are ultimately more cost-efficient than traditional cars.

Evidence: Jeff Zients, former director of the National Economic Council, estimates that self-driving cars will save Americans billions of dollars in fuel and gasoline costs.