Claims and Evidence

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What is evidence?

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Information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

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Which of the following is NOT a claim? California is the best state in the USA. Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance. The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4. Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

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The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4.

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What type of statement is 'Students should be required to do community service'?

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Claim statement.

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Identify the evidence in the following: 'Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.'

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We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

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What is the following sentence an example of? 'According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.'

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Evidence.

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Define a claim.

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported or disputed.

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What is the role of evidence in an argument?

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To support or refute a claim.

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What is a reasoning statement?

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A statement that explains why the evidence supports the claim.

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Give an example of a claim.

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'Exercise improves mental health.'

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What distinguishes a claim from a fact?

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A claim is subjective and can be argued, while a fact is an objective statement that can be proven true or false.