2.1-2.3 Claims and Evidence

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What is a 'pro' or benefit of including FACTS as evidence to defend a claim?

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Facts are hard to disagree with.

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What is a 'pro' or benefit of including EXPERIMENTS as evidence to defend a claim?

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Experiments indicate that an objective process for gathering evidence and making claims was used.

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Defending a claim requires _________________ - showing the audience how to think through the argument and how the evidence supports the claim.

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reasoning.

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What is a 'pro' or benefit of including TESTIMONIES as evidence to defend a claim?

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Testimonies humanize the claim, making it real and relevant, while also providing trust in the claim.

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What is a 'pro' or benefit of including EXPERT OPINIONS as evidence to defend a claim?

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Expert Opinions build trust in the writer and the claim.

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Define 'Claim' in the context of argumentation.

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and requires evidence to support it.

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What is the role of EVIDENCE in supporting a claim?

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Evidence provides the necessary support to validate the claim and persuade the audience.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative evidence?

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Qualitative evidence is descriptive and subjective, while quantitative evidence is numerical and objective.

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Why is reasoning important in defending a claim?

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Reasoning connects the evidence to the claim, helping the audience understand the argument's logic.

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What are the four main types of evidence used to support claims?

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Facts, Experiments, Testimonies, and Expert Opinions.