Question

evaluate the statement below. decide which one is the weakest. a) many physicians and holistic healthcare practitioners have argued that the integration of eastern and western medicine provides the best health outcome for patients. b) there is evidence to suggest that acupuncture does decrease pain and inflammation in post - surgical settings. c) this supports the conclusion that there are real physical effects of acupuncture and acupressure techniques practiced by eastern doctors. d) my personal feeling is that most people i know always feel better for several days after a massage, therefore there must be something real about eastern medicine.

Explanation:

A is an argument from authority, B has evidence - based support, C is a conclusion based on some support. D is based on personal feelings and anecdotal evidence, which is the least reliable in an academic or scientific context.

Answer:

D. My personal feeling is that most people I know always feel better for several days after a massage, therefore there must be something real about eastern medicine.