Philosophy Quiz on Types of Evidence

Evidence that is based on personal experiences or individual stories is:

• Testimonial

• Anecdotal

• Logical

• Empirical

The evidence type which is based on statements from credible authorities or experts is:

• Empirical

• Logical

• Anecdotal

• Testimonial

Empirical evidence is based on observations, experiments or

• expert testimony

• expert opinion

• measurable data

• measured emotion

Logical evidence is based on a conclusion drawn from an argument's

• persuasiveness

• structure

• grammar

• expert advice

Which type of evidence is the following:

Studies show that people who sleep at least 8 hours perform better on cognitive tasks.

• Testimonial

• Anecdotal

• Empirical

• Logical

Which type of evidence is the following:

After practicing meditation, I personally felt less stressed and more focused.

• Testimonial

• Anecdotal

• Empirical

• Logical

Which type of evidence is the following:

If the universe had a beginning, then something must have caused it to exist.

• Testimonial

• Anecdotal

• Empirical

• Logical

Which type of evidence is the following:

Plato argued that the physical world is just a shadow of the world of ideas.

• Testimonial

• Anecdotal

• Empirical

• Logical

Which type of evidence is the following:

Many people say that giving to charity makes them feel happier, which suggests generosity is linked to well-being.

• Testimonial

• Anecdotal

• Empirical

• Logical

The best subject in the world is

• Philosophy

• Not philosophy

• Not philosophy

• Not philosophy