Question

consider this claim:
online colleges prepare students for careers just as well as traditional brick-and-mortar schools do.
which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?
\ive hired two people recently who received their college degrees through online programs, and the quality of their performance is as good as, if not better than, that of their peers,\ reported business owner john garrett.
many students choose to gain some credits through an online college program and then successfully transfer to a brick-and-mortar institution to complete a degree.
online college programs often provide career preparation services that are equivalent to those provided by traditional college programs, including interview preparation, job fairs, and even internship placement.

Explanation:

The claim focuses on online colleges preparing students for careers as well as traditional schools.

1. The first option is a small, anecdotal sample (only two hires) from one business owner, which is weak evidence.
2. The second option discusses credit transfers, which does not directly relate to career preparation outcomes.
3. The third option directly addresses career preparation services, matching the core of the claim with equivalent, career-focused support that traditional schools offer, making it the strongest evidence.

Answer:

Online college programs often provide career preparation services that are equivalent to those provided by traditional college programs, including interview preparation, job fairs, and even internship placement.