Claim Evidence Reasoning

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What is Claim Evidence Reasoning?

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Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) is a framework used to support scientific arguments. It consists of three parts: a claim (a statement or conclusion), evidence (data or facts that support the claim), and reasoning (the explanation of how the evidence supports the claim).

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true. In the context of Claim Evidence Reasoning, it is the main point or conclusion that is being argued.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence refers to the data, facts, or information that support a claim. It is used to validate the claim and make it more convincing.

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What is reasoning?

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Reasoning is the explanation that connects the evidence to the claim. It shows how the evidence supports the claim and why it is valid.

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Give an example of a claim.

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"School uniforms improve student behavior."

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Give an example of evidence.

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"At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down."

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What is the purpose of reasoning in Claim Evidence Reasoning?

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The purpose of reasoning is to explain how the evidence supports the claim, providing a logical connection between the two.

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How can you identify a claim in a statement?

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A claim can often be identified as the main assertion or conclusion in a statement, usually answering a question or addressing a topic.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion that something is true, while evidence is the data or facts that support that assertion.

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Why is it important to use evidence in arguments?

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Using evidence in arguments is important because it provides support for claims, making them more credible and convincing.