NEW
Font size
WorksheetsTypes of Evidence
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which one of the definitions best defines the phrase "historical precedence?"
An important historical event from the past.
An important decision or event in the past that set an example for the future.
An important decision or event in the past that is discussed in college now.
An important historical event that we tend to ignore now.
"Cause and effect" is a type of evidence in which you are noting a _______________________ between actions or events such that one is the ____________________ of the other(s).
Relationship; Cause
Relationship; Result
Similarity; Effect
Difference; Result
Which one of these definitions correctly defines the word "fact"?
Something a person experienced themselves
A collection of data
Known or proven to be true
Meaning of a word or phrase
What are comparisons and contrasts?
Correct and Incorrect Answers
Facts and Opinions
Grammar and Punctuation
Similarities and Differences
Which one of these best describes a "definition"?
Meaning of a Word or Phrase
Meaning of a Passage
Something known or proven to be true
An answer you get in a thesaurus
What is the difference between a Personal Observation and a Personal Experience?
Seeing something vs Being a part of something
Both are observing something
Being a part of something vs Seeing something
A person that collects data vs A person that collects facts
Look at the definition and choose the word/phrase that best matches the definition: Description of possible events or actions in the future
Anecdote
Statistics
Proposed Benefits
Scenario
Look at the definition and choose the word/phrase that best matches the definition: Belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject
Historical Precedence
Expert Opinion
Explanation
Example
Which of the following is an example of a statistic?
The Earth orbits the sun once every 365 days.
The head of the museum said that they had 1098 pieces in their dinosaur collection.
Cats are better than dogs.
77% of cats leave the room when there's a vacuum present and running.
What is an explanation?
Something set forth as a model
Something is known or proven to be true
A reason or justification for an action or belief
An specific example of something
