CER Vocab

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What is Reasoning in CER?

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Reasoning can include a big scientific idea such as a scientific law, theory, or definition.

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What is an example of a qualitative observation?

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There are red, blue, and yellow birds.

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What is true about the Claim in a CER?

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It is a one-sentence answer to the question.

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What is Evidence in CER?

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Evidence is data that supports the claim.

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What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations?

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Quantitative observations use measurement, qualitative observations use the senses.

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What does Claim mean in CER?

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A Claim is a statement that answers a question.

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What is the purpose of Evidence in CER?

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To provide data that supports the claim.

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What is the role of Reasoning in CER?

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To connect the claim and evidence logically.

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What type of observation uses numbers?

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Quantitative observation.

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What type of observation uses the senses?

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Qualitative observation.