Relevant vs Irrelevant

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What is relevant evidence?

Back

Relevant evidence is information that directly supports or connects to a claim or argument.

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What is irrelevant evidence?

Back

Irrelevant evidence is information that does not support or connect to a claim or argument.

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Give an example of relevant evidence for the claim: 'Dogs are better than cats.'

Back

Dogs are more lovable than cats.

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Give an example of irrelevant evidence for the claim: 'Dogs are better than cats.'

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Dogs are clumsy and shed their hair everywhere in the house.

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What type of evidence connects to a claim?

Back

Relevant evidence.

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What type of evidence does not connect to a claim?

Back

Irrelevant evidence.

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Give an example of relevant evidence for the claim: 'The driving age should be lowered.'

Back

Lowering the driving age would make teens more responsible.

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Give an example of irrelevant evidence for the claim: 'The driving age should be lowered.'

Back

Newer, young drivers are twice as likely to cause car accidents than older, experienced drivers.

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What is the purpose of using relevant evidence in an argument?

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To strengthen the argument and make it more convincing.

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What is the purpose of identifying irrelevant evidence?

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To avoid distractions and focus on the strongest points in an argument.