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Read the two passages,

How does the evidence in the first passage differ from the
evidence in the second?
Passage 1
The need for standardized testing in education is a sensitive
topic to some. Many fear that the use of these tests with
students of all ages would lead to a decline in both academic
growth and innovation; however, if standardized testing
continues to be a reliable and objective source of measuring
student achievement, we must conclude that the means
justify the end. We can simply state the results of a 100-year
narsis of testing research for rent: 93 percent of studies
Passage 1 uses anecdotal evidence, while passage 2
uses empirical evidence.
Passage 1 uses empirical evidence, while passage 2
uses logical evidence.
Passage 1 uses anecdotal evidence, while passage 2
uses logical evidence.
Passage 1 uses logical evidence, while passage 2 uses

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Answer: The answer is D.

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Answer:

Passage 1 uses logical evidence, while passage 2 uses anecdotal evidence

This could be seen in the quoted portion below:

".........however, if standardized testing continues to be a reliable and objective source of measuring student achievement, we must conclude that the means justify the end. "

Step-by-step explanation:

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