Discussion 1: "Types of Evidence"

Please respond to the following:

• Consider the difference between empirical scientific evidence and anecdotal evidence. Explain which is considered more useful to the study of public policy and state why.

• Using the e-Activity, identify 2-3 policies of your choice and discuss which type of evidence is most appropriate for the policies you identified.

Discussio 2: "Creating Arguments"

Please respond to the following:

• Using one of the policies listed in Discussion 1, create one of each of the following (for a total of four arguments):

o Normative argument
o Positive argument
o Anecdote argument
o Evidence argument.