Fund-Research MT.1

What is the definition of bias?

• A personal opinion that supports an argument

• A statement made about an issue that supports an argument

• A personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one's judgement or perspective

• A discussion or analysis of evidence to connect back to the claim or argument

What is the purpose of a counterargument?

• To acknowledge and accept an opposing or different view

• To contradict an opposing argument by providing alternate evidence

• To discuss or analyze evidence to connect back to the claim or argument

• To construct a theory or hypothesis to then confirm or deny with evidence and observation

What is the definition of credibility?

• The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy

• The extent to which an argument or claim is logical

• Information used as proof to support a claim or argument

• Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error

What is the purpose of deductive reasoning?

• To construct a theory or hypothesis to then confirm or deny with evidence and observation

• To conduct research and observation to then formulate a theory and/or conclusion

• To acknowledge and accept an opposing or different view

• To discuss or analyze evidence to connect back to the claim or argument

What is the definition of a limitation?

• A boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid

• A personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one's judgement or perspective

• A statement made about an issue that supports an argument

• A discussion or analysis of evidence to connect back to the claim or argument

What is the purpose of a rebuttal?

• To acknowledge and accept an opposing or different view

• To contradict an opposing argument by providing alternate evidence

• To discuss or analyze evidence to connect back to the claim or argument

• To construct a theory or hypothesis to then confirm or deny with evidence and observation

What does it mean to have a biased perspective?

• To have a perspective that is influenced by personal beliefs, values, or opinions

• To have a perspective that is based solely on facts and evidence

• To have a perspective that is influenced by the opinions of others

• To have a perspective that is neutral and unbiased

What is the role of evidence in a rebuttal?

• To support the opposing argument

• To contradict the opposing argument and support your own

• To provide a neutral perspective on the argument

• To confirm or deny a theory or hypothesis

What does it mean to refute an argument?

• To accept an argument without questioning

• To prove an argument wrong by providing counter evidence

• To ignore the argument

• To agree with the argument

What is the role of evidence in an argument?

• To confuse the audience

• To support the claim or argument

• To divert the topic of discussion

• None of the above