Parts of an Argument

A proposed answer to a question about the natural world

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Model

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

Which part of an argument is responsible for providing evidence to support a claim?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

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In a scientific argument, what is the role of the hypothesis?

• To provide evidence

• To state the conclusion

• To present a testable prediction

• To refute the counterclaim

What part of an argument addresses opposing viewpoints?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

Which component of an argument summarizes the main point being made?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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In a scientific experiment, what part of the argument is used to interpret the data?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Analysis

• Conclusion

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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What is the purpose of the conclusion in a scientific argument?

• To introduce new evidence

• To summarize findings and implications

• To present a counterclaim

• To state the hypothesis

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Which part of an argument is typically a statement that can be proven true or false?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

In the context of scientific research, what is the role of a control group?

• To provide evidence

• To serve as a basis for comparison

• To introduce a counterclaim

• To state the hypothesis

What part of an argument is used to explain why the evidence supports the claim?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Conclusion

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-PS4-3