Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER)

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What is a question?

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A question is what is asked of/about someone or something.

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What is another word for reasoning?

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Another word for reasoning is conclusion.

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How does reasoning connect the claim and evidence?

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The reasoning tells how evidence supports the claim.

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What is most similar to data?

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Evidence is most similar to data.

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What does CER stand for?

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CER stands for Claim Evidence Reasoning.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that something is true.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is the information or data that supports a claim.

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Why is reasoning important?

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Reasoning explains how evidence supports a claim.

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Can a claim be proven?

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A claim can be supported by evidence but not always proven.

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What is an example of evidence?

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An example of evidence is a fact or statistic that supports a claim.