Question

consider this claim: handmade products are more meaningful and personal than machine - made items. which piece of evidence better supports this claim? evidence a: according to a recent journal of marketing study, people prefer handmade items because of their connection to the artist. the authors of the study state that people see handmade products as transmitting the artist’s love for the product. evidence b: in an interview at a regional craft fair, one shopper said that he prefers to buy handmade over machine - made gifts for friends and relatives, saying, i feel that buying handmade gifts ensures that the item was carefully made using quality materials.

Explanation:

Evidence A comes from a Journal of Marketing study, which is a more reliable and general - based source. It shows a broader preference for handmade items due to their connection to the artist and the perceived transmission of love. Evidence B is just a single - shopper's opinion at a regional craft fair, which is more anecdotal.

Answer:

Evidence A