This document summarizes research on the persuasiveness of examples versus statistics. It begins by asking whether statistics are generally more convincing than examples, then reveals that statistics are more persuasive unless the audience has strong contrary beliefs. It cites a meta-analysis finding that statistical evidence convinced 22% more people on issues where audiences were split 50-50. It concludes by advising considering an audience's existing beliefs when deciding whether to use examples or statistics in persuading them.