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Which type of claim is made directly with specific language?
What distinguishes an explicit claim from other types of claims?
Which type of claim requires interpreting the implicit meaning behind it?
What is the distinguishing characteristic of an implicit claim?
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'During World War II, Germany invaded Poland' is an example of which type of claim?
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'People who make an argument don't know much about anything' is an example of which type of claim?
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'Lead poisoning is a serious problem' falls under which category of claims?
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'Any unjustified assertion may be called a claim' refers to which type of claims?
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What distinguishes a descriptive claim from other types of claims?
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First-party claims in insurance occur when an individual files a claim against someone else's insurance policy.
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In third-party claims in insurance, the claimant (individual making the claim) is paid directly by their own insurance company.
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Breach of contract claims are a type of claim in the field of insurance.
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First-party claims in insurance can be filed when your own property is damaged or affected.
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Third-party claims involve an individual making a claim against their own insurance policy.
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In product liability claims, consumers can only make claims against manufacturers.
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Insurance claims in business cannot have any impact on a company's financial strength or reputation.
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For dispute resolution claims, negotiation is the only process used to resolve disagreements between parties.
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In warranty claims, customers may file claims for issues such as hidden defects in a product.
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Tort claims typically involve intentional conduct only.
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Study Notes
Claims
A claim is a statement that can be proven or disproven by evidence. In everyday usage, any unjustified assertion may be called a claim, but for purposes of argument and discourse analysis, it is more useful to distinguish between three types of claims: explicit, implicit, and various forms of arguments used to support these claims, such as analogies, examples, and generalizations.
Explicit Claims
Explicit claims are made directly with specific language. For example, "The Eiffel Tower has 8 elevators" and "Lead poisoning is a serious problem" are explicit claims. Explicit claims are often easier to evaluate because they are clear and straightforward.
Implicit Claims
Implicit claims are made indirectly and require interpreting the meaning behind what is stated. For example, "People who make an argument don't know much about anything" implies that making arguments indicates a lack of knowledge. Implicit claims may be harder to evaluate because they rely on context and interpretation.
Types of Claims
Claims can be categorized based on their purpose and what they assert. Some common types of claims include:
Descriptive Claims
Descriptive claims convey facts and changes. They answer questions using specific words from a dictionary. For example, during World War II, Germany invaded Poland.
Analytical Claims
Analytical claims analyze and explain relationships among phenomena. They ask 'What do you think?' and 'How do you justify your thinking?' For example, "The most common reason for the decline of a business is poor management".
Persuasive Claims
Persuasive claims aim to change listeners' opinions, beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors. They ask 'What do you think?' and 'How do you justify your thinking?' For example, "Smoking causes cancer" aims to persuade people to quit smoking.
Evaluative Claims
Evaluative claims make judgments about right and wrong, good and bad. They answer questions using value words from a dictionary. For example, "Romeo and Juliet is a better play than Macbeth".
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Description
Learn about explicit and implicit claims, as well as various forms of arguments used to support them. Explore descriptive, analytical, persuasive, and evaluative claims to understand how different types of claims are made and evaluated.
