Which of the following best represents an informed opinion?

a. The movie star endorses a brand of toothpaste because his mother said it was good.
b. The attorney general of the United States issues a warning about the flu virus.
c. Based on research studies conducted by the Department of Environmental Protection, the environmental biologist believes that oil spills are harmful to wildlife.
d. A psychology professor critiques the use of automobile air bags.


C

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a. true b. false

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a. provided limited information about. c. did not go so far as to say. b. gave limited support to. d. did not complete their argument.

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