Relevant vs Irrelevant Evidence

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What is relevant evidence?

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Relevant evidence is information that directly supports or connects to the main claim or argument being made.

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What is irrelevant evidence?

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Irrelevant evidence is information that does not connect to or support the main claim or argument.

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Why is it important to identify irrelevant evidence?

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Identifying irrelevant evidence helps strengthen arguments by ensuring that only supportive information is included.

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What does it mean for evidence to support a claim?

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Evidence supports a claim by providing facts, examples, or reasoning that back up the argument being made.

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What is an example of relevant evidence?

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In a discussion about healthy eating, statistics about the benefits of fruits and vegetables would be relevant evidence.

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What is an example of irrelevant evidence?

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In a discussion about healthy eating, a statement about the weather would be irrelevant evidence.

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How can you determine if evidence is relevant?

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To determine if evidence is relevant, ask if it directly supports or relates to the main point being discussed.

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What is the role of context in evaluating evidence?

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Context helps to understand how evidence relates to the main argument and whether it is relevant or irrelevant.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that can be supported or challenged with evidence.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion in evidence?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief that may not be supported by evidence.