Claim, Evidence & Reasoning in Science

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What is a claim in science?

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A claim is a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem.

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What does evidence refer to in scientific arguments?

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Evidence refers to the data or facts that support a claim.

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What is reasoning in the context of a scientific argument?

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Reasoning explains why the evidence supports the claim.

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Give an example of a claim.

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"The Earth revolves around the Sun."

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What is an example of evidence?

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"Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level."

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What is the purpose of reasoning in a scientific argument?

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To connect the evidence to the claim and explain how the evidence supports it.

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Identify the statement: "The temperature dropped significantly last night."

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This is an example of evidence.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is a statement that answers a question, while evidence is the data that supports that statement.

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What type of statement is: "The new study shows that exercise improves mood."

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This is a claim.

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What is a good example of reasoning?

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"Since exercise releases endorphins, it can improve mood based on scientific studies."