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What is evidence?(1 point)Responsesan opposing argument or assertionan opposing argument or assertiona written discussion in which reasons are given to support an opiniona written discussion in which reasons are given to support an opinionthe facts or ideas that support an idea or analysisthe facts or ideas that support an idea or analysisan argument or assertion that something is true
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What makes evidence in an argumentative paper strong? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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It seems smart.
It seems smart.

It refutes the claim.
It refutes the claim.

It seems logical.
It seems logical.

It is relevant to the claim.
It is relevant to the claim.

It supports the claim.
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What is bias?(1 point)
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weaknesses in evidence that might influence the outcome of research
weaknesses in evidence that might influence the outcome of research

an argument or assertion that something is true
an argument or assertion that something is true

an opposing argument or assertion that contradicts a claim
an opposing argument or assertion that contradicts a claim

prejudice in favor of or against one thing compared to another, usually in an unfair way
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What are the limitations of evidence?(1 point)
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an opposing argument or assertion that contradicts a claim
an opposing argument or assertion that contradicts a claim

prejudice in favor of or against one thing compared to another, usually in an unfair way
prejudice in favor of or against one thing compared to another, usually in an unfair way

an argument or assertion that something is true
an argument or assertion that something is true

weaknesses in evidence that might influence the outcome of research
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Which statement best summarizes Carl Sagan’s claim about evidence?(1 point)
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Experts can give evidence for claims only in their own fields.
Experts can give evidence for claims only in their own fields.

All claims require strong and thorough evidence.
All claims require strong and thorough evidence.

Unusual claims require stronger evidence.
Unusual claims require stronger evidence.

The source is unimportant if the claim is strong.
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Evidence is defined as "the facts or ideas that support an idea or analysis."
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The two correct answers that make evidence in an argumentative paper strong are:

- It is relevant to the claim.
- It supports the claim.
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Bias is defined as "prejudice in favor of or against one thing compared to another, usually in an unfair way."
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The limitations of evidence are best described as "weaknesses in evidence that might influence the outcome of research."
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The statement that best summarizes Carl Sagan’s claim about evidence is: **Unusual claims require stronger evidence.**