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 seems logical.
It seems logical.

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

It refutes the claim.
It refutes the claim.

It supports the claim.
It supports the claim.

What is bias?(1 point)
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an opposing argument or assertion that contradicts a claim
an opposing argument or assertion that contradicts a claim

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

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

weaknesses in evidence that might influence the outcome of research
weaknesses in evidence that might influence the outcome of research
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What are the limitations of evidence?(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 opposing argument or assertion that contradicts a claim
an opposing argument or assertion that contradicts a claim

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

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
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Which statement best summarizes Carl Sagan’s claim about evidence?(1 point)
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Unusual claims require stronger evidence.
Unusual claims require stronger evidence.

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

Experts can give evidence for claims only in their own fields.
Experts can give evidence for claims only in their own fields.

The source is unimportant if the claim is strong.

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers for each question:

1. What makes evidence in an argumentative paper strong?

   • It is relevant to the claim.
   • It supports the claim.

2. What is bias?

   • Prejudice in favor of or against one thing compared to another, usually in an unfair way.

3. What are the limitations of evidence?

   • Weaknesses in evidence that might influence the outcome of research.

4. Which statement best summarizes Carl Sagan’s claim about evidence?

   • Unusual claims require stronger evidence.