Evidence is defined as "the facts or ideas that support an idea or analysis."
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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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.
The two correct answers that make evidence in an argumentative paper strong are:
- It is relevant to the claim.
- It supports the claim.
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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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
Bias is defined as "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
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
The limitations of evidence are best described as "weaknesses in evidence that might influence the outcome of research."
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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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.
The statement that best summarizes Carl Sagan’s claim about evidence is: Unusual claims require stronger evidence.
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