| A | B |
| statistic | a number fact (1.1 million) |
| expert opinion | a statement made by someone with experience or education in a subject area |
| anecdote | a short, descriptive story used to help prove a point |
| fact | a general statement that can be proven true |
| irrelevant (NOT relevent) evidence | facts and details that may be true but are NOT useful in proving a claim |
| relevant evidence | true facts and details that ARE useful in proving a claim |
| reliable evidence | trustworthy (credible) facts and details that come from good sources |
| comprehensive evidence | the most complete and detailed facts and details |