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What does the 'E' stand for in 'CER'?

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Evidence

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Evidence is ___________________

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Scientific data that supports the claim.

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What type of statement is: 'Since the TV turned on after I put new batteries in the remote control, the old batteries must have been no good.'?

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Reasoning

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What does the 'R' stand for in 'CER'?

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Reasoning

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What is an example of evidence?

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Football players are 33% more likely to get injured than baseball players.

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What is a claim in the context of CER?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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Why is evidence important in an argument?

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It supports the claim and provides a basis for the reasoning.

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What is reasoning in the context of CER?

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The justification that connects the claim to the evidence.

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How can you identify a claim in a statement?

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Look for the assertion or conclusion being made.

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What role does reasoning play in a scientific argument?

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It explains how the evidence supports the claim.