Question

review the claim and the two pieces of evidence. everyone should walk barefoot—ideally outside—at least a few times per week. evidence a: a study at a leading research university showed that ninety percent of participants who hiked at least three times per week had lower levels of stress than those with more sedentary lifestyles. evidence b: studies have shown that regular contact between the ground and bare feet can yield a variety of benefits, such as improved sleep, reduced pain, and lower stress. why is evidence b stronger than evidence a? evidence a does not directly support the claim. it does not show that walking barefoot is beneficial. evidence a does not come from a credible source. the results of this study are too unreliable to teach us anything meaningful about walking or spending time outside.

Explanation:

Evidence A focuses on hiking frequency and stress - levels without linking to barefoot walking. Evidence B directly relates ground - barefoot contact to benefits like improved sleep, reduced pain, and lower stress, thus more relevant to the claim that everyone should walk barefoot.

Answer:

Evidence A does not directly support the claim. It does not show that walking barefoot is beneficial.