Ch. 2
2 of 1 ·Strong Clue, Weak Clue
Chapter 2 · Claims Need Evidence
Lesson 2 · Evidence First
Strong Clue, Weak Clue
Judge whether evidence is relevant, reliable and enough.
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Concept
Not every clue carries equal weight
Strong evidence is relevant to the exact claim, comes from a reliable method or source, and is sufficient—more than one lucky example.
Example
Does the study method work?
Click to zoomIllustration supporting Does the study method work?One friend saying a method felt useful is a clue, but a comparison across many learners using the same test is stronger. Personal experience matters; it just cannot prove every general claim.