Argument

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

• Argument

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

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In scientific research, what is an argument?

• A statement supported by evidence and reasoning

• A disagreement between scientists

• A hypothesis that has been proven

• A theory that cannot be tested

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Which of the following best describes a scientific argument?

• A debate between two scientists

• A logical explanation based on evidence

• A random guess about a phenomenon

• A personal opinion about a scientific topic

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What is the primary purpose of a scientific argument?

• To persuade others to accept a hypothesis

• To present evidence and reasoning to support a claim

• To disprove a competing theory

• To summarize existing research

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In the context of scientific experiments, what role does an argument play?

• It provides a basis for forming a hypothesis

• It helps in designing the experiment

• It is used to interpret the results

• It is irrelevant to experiments

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Which component is essential in forming a scientific argument?

• Anecdotal evidence

• Logical reasoning

• Personal beliefs

• Unverified data

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How does a scientific argument differ from a regular argument?

• It relies on empirical evidence

• It is more emotional

• It is less structured

• It is based on opinions

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What is a key characteristic of a strong scientific argument?

• It is based on assumptions

• It is supported by empirical data

• It is widely accepted by the public

• It is simple and easy to understand

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In science, what is the relationship between a hypothesis and an argument?

• A hypothesis is a type of argument

• An argument is used to support or refute a hypothesis

• They are unrelated concepts

• An argument is a hypothesis that has been proven

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What is the role of evidence in a scientific argument?

• To confuse the audience

• To support the claim being made

• To make the argument more complex

• To provide a counterargument

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