TYPES OF EVIDENCES

WEEK 2
We have five macro skills namely
speaking, listening, viewing,
reading, and writing. Listening is
very important in everyday living
since listening allows us to give
feedback and response.
 Effective listening requires an
ability to evaluate whether we
should believe the point being
raised or not. It involves assessing
the weight of the evidence used to
support it.
ctions: Read the statements and answer the questions that follow.

A. It is going to rain because it is cloudy. The wind is

picking up and the air smells damp.

B. All Filipinos are generous and kind like Senator Manny

Pacquiao.
 Guide Questions:
1. Which of the two statements do
you agree with? Explain your answer.
2. What made you agree with the
statement you have chosen?
 EVIDENCE is the available
body of facts or information
indicating whether a belief
or proposition is true or
valid.
FOUR TYPES OF
EVIDENCE
 1. STATISTICAL EVIDENCE
It is known as the strongest
type of evidence. It comes in a
form of number, percentage,
or surveyed type data.
Examples:
75% of women in Tayabas City…
 8 out of 10 pediatricians recommend…
16 members of the legislative agreed
upon…
 2. TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE
Use of celebrities is the core of this
second type of evidence. However,
experts and authorities can also be
used to collect testimonial
evidence.
Examples:
Heart Evangelista, a well-known
actress and fashion buff, recommends
that Olay lotion is good on our skin.
 3. ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE
It is often dismissed as
untrustworthy and meaningless.
When the speaker does storytelling,
anecdotal evidence is utilized.
Examples:
After living for decades in Quezon,
I can honestly say that the people
there are kind and hospitable.
 4. ANALOGICAL EVIDENCE
It is regarded as the weakest evidence.
When information about something is
scarce and little is known, analogical
evidence is often used in a formal
argument to increase credibility of the
proof.
Examples:
If we are going to ban firearms, we
should also ban cars because they
cause many more deaths than firearms
do.
GROUP ACTIVITY