Evidence and Claim

What does Evidence mean? 

• All scientific data that supports your claim
• An opinion
• Statement you believe to be true
• A statement of an opposing argument

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What is the best definition for claim? 

• A statement you believe to be false. 
• A statement you believe to be true. 
• Evidence that proves something right. 

The Warriors are the best NBA team. 

• Claim statement
• Reasoning statement
• Evidence statement

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The Warriors won the NBA championship in 2017. 

• Claim statement
• Reasoning statement
• Evidence statement

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True or False?
Details from an image can be textual evidence.

• True
• False

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According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

• Claim
• Evidence

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"Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep" is an example of:

• Claim
• Evidence

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Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Spaying and neutering is the appropriate thing for pet owners to do.Evidence: Spayed and neutered pets don't produce offspring that may end up in shelters or become strays.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Pet  owners have a responsibility not to burden shelters or the community at large.
• On average, spayed and neutered pets live longer, healthier lives.

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Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Tori is an exceptionally organized person.Evidence: Last month, Tori flawlessly prepared and served a meal for thirty guests.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Tori also takes cooking courses at the community college
• Only an organized person can successfully manage such a project

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Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Jonah should not be allowed to babysit his younger sister.Evidence: Jonah easily loses patience with her.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Jonah is only twelve and has virtually no experience with babysitting
• Patience is a crucial characteristic in someone providing childcare

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