Claims of Fact, Value, and Policy
Learning Objective
Differentiate the three types of claims through examples presented in class. Classify given statements as claim of fact, value, or policy with accuracy.
Key Concepts
Questions of fact aim to determine the truth or falsehood of a statement, often focusing on past events or verifiable information.
Questions of value explore whether something is good or bad, tapping into attitudes, beliefs, and core values.
Questions of policy guide groups to develop solutions to problems and decide on specific actions to take.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Which type of claim focuses on whether something is true or false?
2. A statement suggesting that 'recycling is good for the environment' is an example of which type of claim?
3. Which type of claim would the statement 'The city should build more bike lanes' be classified as?
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