Discussion question #1:

“Types of Evidence”  Please respond to the following:

• Consider the difference between empirical scientific evidence and anecdotal evidence. Explain which is considered more useful to the study of public policy and state why.
• Using the e-Activity, identify 2-3 policies of your choice and discuss which type of evidence is most appropriate for the policies you identified.

Discussion question #2:

“Creating Arguments”  Please respond to the following:

• Using one of the policies listed in Discussion 1, create one of each of the following (for a total of four arguments): 
  • Normative argument
  • Positive argument
  • Anecdote argument
  • Evidence argument

Think of a non-profit organization you are familiar with. If you are not familiar with one, please become familiar with one in order to complete this assignment in a professional and informed manner. In terms of the chapters we covered, what do you consider to be the 3 most important concepts that the organization should consider? Include in your answer:

1. The concepts
2. Page numbers where the concepts may be located
3. A brief definition of the concepts
4. How the organization would benefit from considering the concepts you have chosen
5. How the application of the topic reflects God’s purpose or design

Your thread of at least 500 words is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday.

Instructions:

You will be required to write a thread of at least 500 words in the first module/week, complete with page references and specifics, to document the response. The thread must contain biblical application, including at least 1 Bible verse. Additionally, you will be required to post substantive replies consisting of at least 250 words each with page references to at least 2 classmates’ threads in the second module/week. Each reply must integrate at least 1 biblical principle, including a Bible verse. All references must be cited in current APA format.