Claims and Evidence Flashcard

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What is evidence?

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Information to prove an idea is valid.

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What are anecdotes?

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Short, real-life stories used to illustrate a point.

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What is commentary?

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The writer's explanation, interpretation, or analysis of evidence or ideas.

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What are experiments?

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Scientific procedures that test hypotheses and rely on observable, measurable, and reproducible results.

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What are analogies?

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Comparisons between two things used to explain or clarify a point.

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What is a claim?

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A statement or assertion that something is true, typically requiring evidence to support it.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

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What is qualitative evidence?

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Non-numerical data that provides insights into the qualities or characteristics of a subject.

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What is quantitative evidence?

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Numerical data that can be measured and analyzed statistically.