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What is evidence in research?
Anything used to support a claim, including facts, data, observations, predictions, analogies, explanations, and opinions.
Define 'context' in evaluating evidence.
The time and purpose of an argument, crucial for understanding its evidence.
What is 'situation' in argument analysis?
How an argument fits into the larger academic conversation and relates to other arguments.
Define 'bias' in sourcing evidence.
A tendency to favor one perspective, potentially undermining the credibility of a source.
What is 'data misrepresentation'?
Presenting statistics or quotes in a misleading way, often by taking them out of context.
What is Claim-Evidence-Reasoning?
A structure where a claim is supported by evidence, and reasoning explains why the evidence matters.
Define 'outdated evidence'.
Evidence that is no longer relevant or accurate due to the passage of time.
What is 'authority' in the context of sourcing?
The expertise or credentials that make a source qualified to make a particular claim.
Define 'scholarly databases'.
Curated collections of academic articles and research papers.
What is the purpose of evidence?
To identify relationships, explain relationships, identify trends, and explain trends.
What is evidence in research?
Anything used to support a claim, including facts, data, observations, predictions, analogies, explanations, and opinions.
Define 'context' in evaluating evidence.
The time and purpose of an argument, crucial for understanding the evidence presented.
Define 'situation' in evaluating evidence.
How an argument fits into the larger academic conversation and relates to other arguments.
What is 'outdated evidence'?
Evidence that is no longer relevant or accurate due to the passage of time.
What is 'data misrepresentation'?
Presenting data in a misleading way, such as using statistics out of context or selectively quoting sources.
Define 'bias' in sourcing.
A tendency to favor one perspective or outcome over others, potentially affecting the objectivity of evidence.
Define 'authority' in sourcing.
The level of expertise and credibility a source possesses, influencing the trustworthiness of its claims.
What is Claim-Evidence-Reasoning?
A framework for constructing arguments where a claim is supported by evidence, and reasoning explains why the evidence matters.
What is 'credibility' in the context of sources?
The quality of being believable or trustworthy, based on factors like expertise, objectivity, and accuracy.
What is the purpose of evidence in identifying relationships?
To show how different elements or variables connect to each other.
Why is it important to avoid taking quotes out of context?
Taking quotes out of context can distort the original meaning and misrepresent the author's views, which is unethical.
How can an author's purpose create ethical issues?
If an author's purpose is to mislead or deceive, they might selectively use or misrepresent evidence, raising ethical concerns.