Which of the following statements is true?
A) Empirical arguments can be supported without the use of data.
B) Using a large data set will strengthen the force of an empirical argument.
C) Using fewer observations will strengthen the force of an empirical argument.
D) The number of observations used does not affect the strength of an empirical argument.

Question

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Using a larger data set usually strengthens the force of an empirical argument, as it provides more evidence to support the argument. Fewer observations may weaken the force of an argument by making it more prone to errors or biases in the data. Option A is incorrect as empirical arguments are by definition based on data. Option C is incorrect as using fewer observations generally weakens the argument. Option D is incorrect as the number of observations used can affect the strength of an empirical argument.

Which of the Following Statements Is True