Identify an accurate statement about evidence.

A. Evidence for a claim provides us with reasons for believing that claim.
B. Evidence cannot be used to support premises in an argument.
C. Evidence can only come from one source.
D. Evidence has no important role to play in rationally evaluating arguments.


Answer: A

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