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Which evidence supports the claim?
Which evidence supports the claim?
Key points
- A claim needs relevant, credible and sufficient evidence.
- Check the source and how information was collected.
- A sample does not automatically describe everyone.
- Explain how a specific detail supports or limits a claim.
Worked example
Claim: extend library hours.
Evidence: a survey of 200 evening visitors.
Limit: other residents may have different needs.
Try it
Does a large sample size alone make a claim trustworthy?
Answer: No. Check the source, method, relevance, and who was included or left out.
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