Evidence and Commentary Lab
Pick a claim, select the evidence that strongly supports it, then choose or write commentary that explains the connection. Reveal to check the fit of each evidence option and the type of each commentary choice.
Guided Experiment: Match Evidence, Then Explain It
Hypothesis
Setup
Run Experiment
Analyze
Conclude
Which evidence option do you predict best supports the claim, and why?
Write your hypothesis in the Lab Report panel, then click Next.
Controls
Claim
A 2019 rule change limiting full-contact practice drills reduced player injuries.
Select the evidence that strongly supports the claim
Commentary
Commentary explains why the evidence matters. It does not just restate the evidence.
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Reference Guide
Evidence vs Commentary
- Evidence. The fact, data point, or example that supports a claim.
- Commentary. Your explanation of why that evidence matters and how it connects to the claim.
- Strong evidence. Specific and directly tied to the claim.
- Weak or irrelevant evidence. Vague, tangential, or unrelated to the claim.
How to Use This Lab
- Pick a claim and a difficulty level.
- Select the evidence options that strongly support the claim.
- Choose commentary that explains the evidence, or write your own in Challenge mode.
- Reveal to see each evidence option's fit and each commentary option's type.
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