Something that is known and proven to be true
Facts
Trusted organization, person etc.
Reliable Source
Numbers, percentages, and measurable data
Quantitative Data
A source that can be trusted
Reliable Source
Involving confusing two separate issues
Conflation
Investigation and study of materials and sources
Research
Expert in the field
Expertise
Asking a group of people questions
Survey Data
Knowledge or qualifications a person has in the subject
Expertise
Evidence relies on personal stories instead of data
Anecdotal Evidence
a quotation from a text or speech
Quote
Any mix of expertise,credibility and reliability
Authority
Short personal story to illustrate a point
Anecdotal Example
A study with many participants
Large Sample Size
When a claim is made without any supporting evidence
Assertion with No Backup
Verifiable events or details from the past
Historical Facts
closely connected to what is being done
Relevant
Detailed descriptions rather than numbers
Qualitative evidence
Study that is carefully designed and properly conducted
Well-Conducted Study
When a source is not provided for information
Sources ot cited
A system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes
Laws
Formal style of communication
Academic Language
Opinions from expert
Expert Opinion
When evidence directly relates to the argument being made
Relevant
When an example does not apply to the situation or group
Problem with Transferability