Astate is considering passing a law to ban cell phone use while driving. at a public hearing on the issue, supporters of the proposed law make the following statement:

the new england journal of medicine published a study showing that drivers who use cell phones are four to five times more likely to be involved in accidents than other drivers.

a study by the state highway safety board found that crashes involving cell phone use are more likely to result in serious injury. this proposed law is the only way to protect the citizens of this state.

the supporters’ statement is credible because: (check all that apply)

1 point
a.
qualifications and reputation of the authors

b.
use of facts and statistics

c.
use of bias, stereotypes, assumptions

d.
appeal to the emotions of voters

i think it's a and b