What is a claim?

Question

options:

proof that a fact is accurate
proof that a fact is accurate

a call to action
a call to action

a statement that something is true
a statement that something is true

a strong appeal to emotion

Answer 1

A claim is best described as a statement that something is true.

Answer 2

Evaluating the evidence of a claim serves which purpose?

options:

to determine if the evidence feels right
to determine if the evidence feels right

to determine if the evidence is popular
to determine if the evidence is popular

to determine if the evidence supports a claim
to determine if the evidence supports a claim

to determine if the evidence matches the opinions of others

Answer 3

Evaluating the evidence of a claim serves the purpose to determine if the evidence supports a claim.

Answer 4

Which piece of evidence would be relevant to the claim "Mulligan's T-shirts has the best prices in town"?

options:

Mulligan's t-shirts are more expensive than the ones on the internet.
Mulligan's t-shirts are more expensive than the ones on the internet.

Mulligan's offers more colors than any other store.
Mulligan's offers more colors than any other store.

There are several different cuts of t-shirts available.
There are several different cuts of t-shirts available.

The other store in town charges 25% more for the same designs.

Answer 5

The piece of evidence that would be relevant to the claim "Mulligan's T-shirts has the best prices in town" is The other store in town charges 25% more for the same designs.