Claims, Reasoning, & Evidence - Oh My!

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What is a claim?

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A statement you believe to be true.

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What is evidence?

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Information or data that supports a claim.

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What are examples of strong evidence?

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Facts, statistics, expert opinions.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is a statement of belief, while evidence supports that claim.

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What type of evidence is considered weak?

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Opinions and personal anecdotes.

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What does it mean to reason?

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To explain how your evidence supports your claim.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes your claim.

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Why is it important to use strong evidence?

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Strong evidence makes your argument more convincing.

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What is a relevant evidence?

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Evidence that directly supports your claim.

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How can statistics be used as evidence?

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Statistics provide numerical data that can support or refute a claim.