CER Practice Flashcard

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What is reasoning in the context of scientific inquiry?

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A justification that connects the evidence to the claim.

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Identify the evidence in the statement: 'We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.'

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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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What is evidence?

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Anything you see, hear or read or experience that causes you to believe something is true.

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, often requiring support with evidence.

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What is the role of evidence in scientific claims?

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Evidence supports the claim and helps validate the reasoning.

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What does the term 'empirical evidence' refer to?

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Information acquired by observation or experimentation that can be verified.

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How does reasoning differ from evidence?

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Reasoning connects evidence to a claim, while evidence provides the support for the claim.

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What is an example of reasoning?

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'Sleepy students are more likely to be tardy, absent, inattentive in the morning and less able to learn.'

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

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To present a position or assertion that can be supported by evidence.

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What is the significance of scientific data in reasoning?

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Scientific data provides the factual basis that supports the reasoning.