Evidence and Claims Quiz

Making claims based on evidence: What is the importance of providing evidence to support a claim?

• To add credibility and validity to the claim

• To hide the lack of evidence

• To make the claim less believable

• To confuse the audience

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Making claims based on evidence: Give an example of a claim that can be supported by evidence.

• Regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health.

• Watching TV can improve eyesight.

• Eating chocolate can make you grow taller.

• Drinking soda can cure the common cold.

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Making claims based on evidence: Why is it necessary to consider the source of evidence when making a claim?

• To impress others

• To make the claim more confusing

• To waste time

• To ensure the credibility and reliability of the evidence.

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Making claims based on evidence: How can you ensure that your claim is based on strong evidence?

• Evaluate the quality and credibility of the evidence.

• Believe any evidence without questioning its credibility

• Use outdated or irrelevant evidence

• Rely on personal opinions instead of evidence

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Supporting claims with specific evidence: Provide specific evidence to support the claim that exercise is beneficial for overall health.

• Regular exercise has been proven to improve cardiovascular health, increase muscle strength, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity.

• Exercise only benefits muscle strength but not cardiovascular health

• Exercise has no impact on overall health

• There is no evidence to support the claim that exercise reduces the risk of chronic diseases

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Supporting claims with specific evidence: Explain how statistics can be used as specific evidence to support a claim.

• Statistics are only used for entertainment purposes

• Statistics are irrelevant to supporting a claim

• Statistics provide numerical data and analysis to demonstrate the validity of the claim.

• Statistics can be manipulated to support any claim

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Supporting claims with specific evidence: Give an example of anecdotal evidence that can support a claim.

• A personal story or experience

• Scientific research

• Expert opinion

• Statistical data

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Analyzing the strength of evidence: What factors should be considered when evaluating the strength of evidence?

• Taste, smell, texture

• Color, size, weight

• Speed, distance, time

• Relevance, reliability, credibility, consistency, and coherence

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Analyzing the strength of evidence: Explain the difference between strong and weak evidence to support a claim.

• Strong evidence lacks credibility and may be based on personal opinion

• Strong evidence is backed by reliable sources and thorough research, while weak evidence lacks credibility and may be based on personal opinion or anecdotal evidence.

• Strong evidence is based on rumors and gossip

• Weak evidence is supported by reliable sources and thorough research

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Analyzing the strength of evidence: Provide an example of evidence that is strong in supporting a claim and explain why it is strong.

• A survey with a small sample size

• Anecdotal evidence from a single person

• Expert opinion without any supporting data

• A randomized controlled trial with a large sample size

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