Question

consider this claim: daylight saving time should be abolished. which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? 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. 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.

Explanation:

The claim is about abolishing daylight - saving time. The first option is about students' alertness which is a relatively narrow - scope observation. The third option is a positive aspect of daylight - saving time, so it doesn't support the claim. The second option from a reputable research institution (National Bureau of Economic Research) shows that daylight - saving time increases energy consumption instead of saving it, which is a strong economic and practical reason against daylight - saving time.

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.