Distinguishing Relevant from Irrelevant Evidence

The video tutorial explains how to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant evidence when evaluating claims. It uses the example of Steph Curry being the greatest shooter in professional basketball to illustrate the process. Three pieces of evidence are analyzed: one about Curry's likability, another about his college performance, and the last about his shooting record. The tutorial concludes that only the third piece of evidence is relevant to the claim.

What is the main purpose of relevant evidence?

• To entertain the reader

• To prove the claim being made

• To confuse the reader

• To provide background information

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What is the significance of identifying relevant evidence in an argument?

• To provide background information

• To entertain the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To strengthen the claim being made

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What should a reader do when they encounter irrelevant evidence?

• Ignore it completely

• Use it to support the claim

• Accept it as part of the argument

• Identify and question its relevance

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What is the role of the reader when authors include irrelevant evidence?

• To identify and question the relevance

• To accept all evidence presented

• To ignore the evidence

• To use it to support the claim

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Why is the evidence about Steph Curry being well-liked by teammates considered irrelevant?

• It does not relate to his shooting ability

• It is not about Steph Curry

• It does not mention his basketball skills

• It is a negative trait

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What does the evidence about Steph Curry's college performance and NBA attention fail to prove?

• His popularity

• His college achievements

• His sportsmanship

• His shooting skills

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What does the evidence about Steph Curry's stellar college performance indicate?

• His sportsmanship

• His shooting skills

• His overall basketball skills

• His popularity

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Which piece of evidence is considered the most relevant to proving Steph Curry's shooting skills?

• His record for most three-point shots

• His sportsmanship

• His college performance

• His popularity among teammates

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Why is the evidence about Steph Curry's record for most three-point shots relevant?

• It talks about his college performance

• It shows his sportsmanship

• It directly relates to his shooting ability

• It shows his popularity

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What does the evidence about Steph Curry's career high score of 54 points demonstrate?

• His sportsmanship

• His college performance

• His shooting skills

• His popularity

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