Claims, Evidence, Reasoning

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What is a claim?

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A debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

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What does evidence do in relation to a claim?

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Evidence is information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

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What is reasoning in the context of claims and evidence?

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Reasoning explains why the evidence supports the claim.

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Which of the following is an example of a claim? A. The experiment showed that plants grew faster with more sunlight. B. Plants need sunlight to grow. C. According to the data, the average plant height increased by 5 cm. D. The scientist recorded the temperature each day.

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B. Plants need sunlight to grow.

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What is the best definition for evidence?

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Evidence is information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

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What is the purpose of reasoning in an argument?

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Reasoning connects the claim to the evidence.

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What does it mean when we say a claim is debatable?

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It means that the claim can be argued for or against and is not universally accepted as true.

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What is an example of evidence?

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Data collected from an experiment that supports a claim.

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How can reasoning strengthen an argument?

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By clearly explaining how the evidence supports the claim.

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What is the relationship between claims, evidence, and reasoning?

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Claims are statements that can be supported by evidence, and reasoning explains how the evidence relates to the claim.