Vocabulary

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What does the term 'determine' mean in a decision-making context?

Back

To officially decide something after examining the facts.

Front

What word best completes the sentence: 'Sometimes medications have bad side _____ that can make you sick.'

Back

effects

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What is the definition of 'assess'?

Back

To make a judgment about something.

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What is a 'claim' in the context of a statement or assertion?

Back

A statement that something is true, often without proof.

Front

What does 'consider' mean when making a decision?

Back

To think about something carefully in order to make a decision.

Front

What is the difference between 'effects' and 'affects'?

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'Effects' are the results of a change, while 'affects' is a verb meaning to influence something.

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What does it mean to 'evaluate' information?

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To assess the credibility and relevance of information.

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How can one 'analyze' a situation?

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By breaking it down into its components to understand it better.

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What is the importance of 'evidence' in making a claim?

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Evidence supports a claim and helps establish its validity.

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What does it mean to 'interpret' data?

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To explain the meaning of data or information.