Claims and Evidence

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A claim is ______________________________.

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a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

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What is the best definition for claim?

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A statement you believe to be true.

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Which sentence is the evidence? "Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter."

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We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

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Shamwow is highly absorptive, washable, has different uses, made in Germany, and has a 10 year warranty. This is evidence or a claim?

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This is evidence.

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Evidence is ___________________

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information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

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To present a statement that can be supported with evidence.

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What is the relationship between claims and evidence?

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Evidence supports claims by providing proof or disproof.

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What type of statement is a claim?

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A debatable statement.

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Can evidence be subjective?

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No, evidence should be objective and based on facts.

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What is an example of evidence?

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Data, facts, or information that supports a claim.