Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
CER format is a structured way of presenting scientific arguments. The claim states the main idea or conclusion, evidence supports the claim with data or observations, and reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.
Related terms
Hypothesis: A proposed explanation for an observation or scientific problem.
Conclusion: A judgment or decision reached based on analysis of data and observations.
Scientific Method: A systematic approach to solving scientific problems that involves making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.