Strong vs Weak Evidence

Strongest Evidence: Top (Large Base)

Weakest Evidence: Bottom (Little)

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The stronger and more specific evidence you have, the more ​ (a)   your claim and argument will be.

• convincing

• weak

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In order to answer your Research Question, you want strong evidence to support your claim.

• True

• False

Categorize what would be "weak evidence" vs. "strong evidence" to best answer the question: How will AI impact our past, present, and future?

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(a) Weak Evidence

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(b) Strong Evidence

• AI is something most people find on social media

• 19% of American Workers actually use AI in their daily jobs or careers.

• AI is everywhere

• AI or Artificial Intelligence was created in 1956 to stop the Nazis in WW2

• Pew Research Center states that Americans come across AI at least several times a day.

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What makes a piece of evidence weak?

• It comes from a well-known source.

• It directly contradicts the main argument.

• It is a widely accepted fact.

• It is an opinion rather than a fact.

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Is the following sentence STRONG or WEAK evidence? Claim: The difficulties of hosting the Olympics outweigh the benefits. Evidence: An article in the Harvard International Review said that the preparation to host the Olympics is "inordinately expensive" for these cities.

• Strong

• Weak

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When analyzing a piece of evidence, what is a key factor in determining its strength?

• How long the evidence is.

• The popularity of the source.

• The relevance and directness of the evidence to the claim.

• The number of times the evidence is repeated.

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Which of the following best represents a piece of evidence that is both strong and relevant?

• A quote from a celebrity about a scientific matter.

• A recent study from a credible institution that directly addresses the topic.

• A popular opinion found on social media.

• An excerpt from a novel that metaphorically relates to the topic.

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What is a sign of a strong piece of evidence?

• It is based on a large, representative sample.

• It is the only piece of evidence available.

• It supports the counterargument.

• It is from an outdated source.

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

• It is specific and detailed.

• It is relevant to the argument.

• It is based on personal belief.

• It comes from a credible source.

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