We can match each piece of evidence to its type as follows;
- Scientists have proved that the color blue makes people feel calm Fact
- 3 in 5 people say they like the color blue Statistic
- “Even just wearing a blue T-shirt can make you feel calm,” says Dr. Evans. Quotation
- Ava said she felt calmer more often after she painted her bedroom blue. Example
How to match the evidence to the type
The first statement is based on scientific research and data, so it is a fact. It does not rely on personal opinions or anecdotes.
The statement, "2. 3 in 5 people say they like the color blue" conveys quantitative information about a large group of people's preferences. It uses numbers and statistics to conclude on a point making it a statistic.