AP Seminar Glossary

Fill in the blank: ________ is the cohesion between the focus of an inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of the information, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus.

• alignment

• randomization

• segmentation

• differentiation

Fill in the blank: ________ is a claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence.

• argument

• summary

• example

• narrative

Fill in the blank: ________ is a belief regarded as true and often unstated.

• assumption

• evidence

• conclusion

• hypothesis

Fill in the blank: ________ is one who creates a work (e.g., article; research study; foundational, literary, or philosophical text; speech, broadcast, or personal account; artistic work or performance) that conveys a perspective and can be examined.

• author

• audience

• editor

• critic

Fill in the blank: ________ is a personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one’s judgment, perspective, or claim.

• bias

• fact

• evidence

• law

Fill in the blank: ________ is a statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective.

• claim

• fact

• summary

• question

Fill in the blank: ________ is discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships.

• commentary

• summary

• hypothesis

• prediction

Fill in the blank: ________ is an issue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it.

• complex issue

• simple answer

• single fact

• easy solution

Fill in the blank: ________ is acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view.

• concession

• rebuttal

• assertion

• exaggeration

Fill in the blank: ________ is understanding resulting from analysis of evidence.

• conclusion

• guess

• assumption

• prediction