Effective Argumentation in Science

What are the three main components used in science to form explanations and argue points?

• Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

• Observation, Inference, Conclusion

• Theory, Law, Hypothesis

Which of the following best describes a 'claim' in scientific reasoning?

• A hypothesis

• A collection of data

• A statement that answers a question

• A detailed experiment

What is the role of 'evidence' in scientific reasoning?

• To provide a hypothesis

• To support the claim with data

• To create a theory

• To argue against the claim

In the context of scientific reasoning, what does 'reasoning' do?

• It connects evidence to the claim

• It collects data

• It forms a hypothesis

• It disproves the claim

How did Isaac Newton use scientific reasoning to explain gravity?

• By creating a new hypothesis

• By making observations and connecting them with scientific principles

• By disproving previous theories

• By conducting multiple experiments

What is a common problem students face when using claim, evidence, and reasoning?

• Collecting enough data

• Understanding scientific laws

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Connecting evidence to the claim without reasoning

Why is it important to have a logical connection between evidence and claim?

• To gather more data

• To create a new hypothesis

• To ensure the argument is scientifically valid

• To make the argument more complex

In the example of proving air is matter using online research, what is the claim?

• Air occupies space

• Air can be classified as matter

• Air has mass

• Air is composed of several elements

What evidence was used in the experiment to prove that air is matter?

• Air is a gaseous substance

• Air is composed of nitrogen and oxygen

• Air occupies space and has mass

• Air is found in the atmosphere

How was the reasoning used to connect the evidence to the claim in the experiment proving air is matter?

• By explaining that air is a gaseous substance

• By stating that air is composed of elements

• By demonstrating that air is found in the atmosphere

• By showing that air occupies space and has mass, thus fitting the definition of matter