Finding Evidence to Support a Claim

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true, often requiring evidence to support it.

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What is evidence in the context of supporting a claim?

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Evidence refers to the facts, data, or information that support a claim or argument.

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What is reasoning?

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Reasoning is the explanation that connects evidence to a claim, showing how the evidence supports the claim.

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What does it mean for evidence to be relevant?

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Relevant evidence directly supports or relates to the claim being made.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not necessarily based on facts or evidence.

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How can you identify supporting evidence?

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Supporting evidence provides facts or examples that reinforce the claim being made.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes or disagrees with the original claim.

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Why is it important to evaluate evidence?

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Evaluating evidence is important to determine its credibility, relevance, and reliability in supporting a claim.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief that cannot be proven.