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ap seminar vocab 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alignment | cohesion between the focus of an inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of the information, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus |
| assumption | a belief regarded as true and often unstated |
| bias | a personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one's judgment, perspective, or claim |
| claim | a statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective |
| concession | acknowledgement and acceptance of an opposing or different view |
| counterargument | an opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence |
| credibility | the degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy |
| deductive | a type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases |
| evidence | information (e.g., data, quotations, excerpts from texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis |
| fallacy | evidence or reasoning that is false or in error |
| implication | a possible future effect or result |
| lens | filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined |
| limitation | a boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid |
| line of reasoning | arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion |
| perspective | a point of view conveyed through an argument |
| point of view | a position or standpoint on a topic or issue |
| rebuttal | contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence |
| reliability | the extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate |
| thesis | a claim or position on an issue or topic put forward and supported by evidence |