What makes evidence in an argumentative paper strong? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

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

It seems smart.
It seems smart.

It seems logical.
It seems logical.

It supports the claim.
It supports the claim.

It refutes the claim.

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The two correct answers for what makes evidence in an argumentative paper strong are:

  1. It is relevant to the claim.
  2. It supports the claim.
What is bias?(1 point)
Responses

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 correct answer is:

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

What are the limitations of evidence?(1 point)
Responses

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

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

The correct answer is:

weaknesses in evidence that might influence the outcome of research.

Which statement best summarizes Carl Sagan’s claim about evidence?(1 point)
Responses

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

Unusual claims require stronger evidence.
Unusual claims require stronger 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.

The statement that best summarizes Carl Sagan’s claim about evidence is:

Unusual claims require stronger evidence.