Claims and Evidence

Front

What is a claim?

Back

A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or false, often used in arguments or discussions.

Front

What is evidence?

Back

Evidence is the information or facts that support a claim or argument.

Front

What does it mean to support an opinion?

Back

To support an opinion means to provide evidence or reasons that back up that opinion.

Front

What is an opinion?

Back

An opinion is a personal belief or judgment about something that is not based on absolute certainty or proof.

Front

What is the difference between a claim and an opinion?

Back

A claim is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief that may not be universally accepted.

Front

Why is it important to evaluate evidence?

Back

Evaluating evidence is important to determine if it is credible and relevant to the claim being made.

Front

What is a counterargument?

Back

A counterargument is an argument that opposes or disagrees with a claim or opinion.

Front

How can you identify strong evidence?

Back

Strong evidence is relevant, credible, and comes from reliable sources.

Front

What role does reasoning play in arguments?

Back

Reasoning connects claims and evidence, explaining why the evidence supports the claim.

Front

What is a logical fallacy?

Back

A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.