CER Revisited

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What is a claim?

Back

Answers a question or problem.

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What is an example of a claim?

Back

Mr. Brunt likes Star Wars.

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Which of the following is NOT a strong piece of evidence?

Back

A personal experience.

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What is a framework for writing scientific explanations called?

Back

CER, which stands for Claim, Evidence, Reasoning.

Front

What is a Claim?

Back

A statement or stance that answers a scientific question or problem.

Front

What does 'Evidence' refer to in scientific explanations?

Back

Data or information that supports a claim.

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What is the purpose of Reasoning in the CER framework?

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To explain how and why the evidence supports the claim.

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What type of evidence is considered strong?

Back

Statistics or measurements, and data collected from valid sources.

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Why is personal experience not considered strong evidence?

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It is subjective and may not be applicable to broader scientific contexts.

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What is the first step in the CER framework?

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Making a Claim.