Lab Safety and C.E.R

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What is evidence?

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Details, facts or information that supports a claim

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Does the evidence support the claim that Snapchat is dangerous for young people? Claim: Snapchat is dangerous for young people. Evidence: Snapchat is an app that allows users to add filters to photos.

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No

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Does the evidence support the claim? Claim: Fenty Beauty has better products than Kylie Cosmetics. Evidence: Fenty Beauty foundation is rated four stars at Sephora, but Kylie Cosmetics foundation isn’t even sold at Sephora.

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Yes

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Does the evidence support the claim that Texas should build more Buc-ees between Houston and San Antonio? Evidence: The environments of the different regions of Texas vary widely.

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No

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Does the evidence support the claim that sparkling water is disgusting? Evidence: It is painful to drink, and it tastes like someone just waved a piece of fruit over water, and it made the water angry.

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Yes

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Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dogs make better pets than cats.

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Claim

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Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dogs can protect you from home intruders.

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Reason

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Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that, "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you."

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Evidence

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Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA because it houses important parts of American culture.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
• The school year began in September and will end in June.
• July 4th is the best holiday of the year because the celebrations include the whole country.

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The school year began in September and will end in June.

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When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?

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Never