Question

consider this claim: daylight saving time should be abolished. which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? turning the clocks forward in the spring means an extra hour of daylight in the evenings, which might motivate people to do more active outdoor activities after work instead of sitting around inside. an economics professor noted that his students often seem less alert in class during the week following daylight saving time because the time change throws off their sleep schedule. a study from the national bureau of economic research found that turning the clocks forward in the spring increased energy consumption, contradicting the popular belief that daylight saving time saves energy.

Explanation:

The claim is about abolishing daylight - saving time. The first option supports keeping it. The second is an anecdotal observation by a professor. The third is a study from a reputable source (National Bureau of Economic Research) that contradicts a common reason for having daylight - saving time (energy - saving), providing strong evidence for abolition.

Answer:

A study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that turning the clocks forward in the spring increased energy consumption, contradicting the popular belief that daylight saving time saves energy.