Question

Which pieces of evidence are most likely empirical? Select two options.

quotations from planters describing formerly enslaved people and Indian workers
stories about rivalries between formerly enslaved people and Indian workers
a historical study showing that Indian workers were paid low wages
recorded conversations with families whose ancestors experienced rivalries
research showing that planters encouraged rivalry between workers

Answer 1

a historical study showing that Indian workers were paid low wages

research showing that planters encouraged rivalry between workers

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Empirical evidence is evidence collected after observation and documentation of a pattern or a behaviour. In order to be empirical, it needs to be based on objective statements and solid proof.

So, from the list, what could be empirical evidence is:

1. a historical study showing that Indian workers were paid low wages, because a historical study is based on facts.

2. research showing that planters encouraged rivalry between workers, because a research is also based on solid proof, it isn't subjective.

The rest of the options are not objective, as they are based on personal statements and not on actual facts, and for this reason they cannot form part of empirical evidence.