Identify the evidence and the claim in the following statement:
"Tuition at State U. has increased 15 percent this past year and more than 50 percent over the past four years. If this trend continues, many academically qualified students will be unable to begin or continue their studies at State U."
What will be an ideal response?
The claim is: "If this trend continues, many academically qualified students will be unable to begin or continue their studies at State U." The evidence is: "Tuition at State U. has increased 15 percent this past year and more than 50 percent over the past four years."
You might also like to view...
Which of the following concepts begins with specific facts, and the facts ultimately add up to the claim?
A. logical reasoning B. inductive reasoning C. deductive reasoning D. analytical reasoning
As part of James’s research about the population’s reaction to infestation of bed bugs in local hotels, he visited the hotels to observe and record guest’s reactions. This is an example of primary research called ______________.
a. survey b. interview c. fieldwork observation d. experiment
Multiple studies have shown that people act more aggressively than usual after witnessing ________ on television shows or in video games.
A. fighting B. violence C. aggression D. anger
Messages are often "leveled" (compressed and weakened) as they travel up the chain of command
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.