Unit #3 Vocab. Part 1

Front

What is a claim that is meant to refute a previous claim?

Back

counterclaim

Front

What does it mean to deny a statement is true; to disagree with?

Back

contradict

Front

What year was the USA founded?

Back

1776

Front

What does it mean to check that something is true?

Back

verify

Front

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

Back

Mt. Everest

Front

What is the term for a statement that supports a claim?

Back

claim

Front

What is the process of examining evidence to determine its validity?

Back

evaluation

Front

What is the term for a statement that opposes a claim?

Back

refutation

Front

What is the act of supporting a particular cause or policy?

Back

advocacy

Front

What is the term for a logical conclusion drawn from premises?

Back

inference