Exploring Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

This video tutorial introduces the concept of Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) in science. It explains how these components form a strong argument, with claims being factual statements, evidence providing data support, and reasoning connecting the two through scientific principles. The tutorial provides examples and emphasizes the importance of using CER in scientific explanations.

What is the primary purpose of the video?

• To familiarize with claim, evidence, and reasoning

• To discuss historical events

• To teach mathematical concepts

• To explain literary devices

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a scientific argument?

• Evidence

• Claim

• Reasoning

• Opinion

Where is a claim often found in a paragraph?

• In the middle

• As the topic sentence or concluding sentence

• In the footnotes

• In the bibliography

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• Dogs are better than cats

• I believe the Earth is flat

• When a match burns, matter is converted from solid to gas

• Green is the best color

What is evidence in the context of a scientific argument?

• An unrelated fact

• A personal belief

• Data that supports the claim

• A random guess

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Which of the following can be considered evidence in science?

• A fictional story

• A quote from a novel

• A measurement taken during an experiment

• A personal opinion

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What is the role of reasoning in a scientific argument?

• To provide unrelated information

• To connect the claim to the evidence

• To state an opinion

• To summarize the argument

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Which scientific principle is used in the example provided in the video?

• Law of Conservation of Matter

• Law of Gravity

• Theory of Relativity

• Theory of Evolution

What should you do when using someone else's data as evidence?

• Ignore it

• Cite their last name and the year it was published

• Claim it as your own

• Use it without any reference

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What is the benefit of combining claim, evidence, and reasoning?

• It confuses the reader

• It is unnecessary in scientific writing

• It makes the argument weaker

• It creates a cohesive and strong argument