Evaluating Reliability of Information Sources

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What does it mean if a source is reliable?

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It has a proven record to be trustworthy.

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Which source would be more reliable for learning about the weather? A local weather forecast on a trusted weather app, A friend's social media post about the weather today, A report about the weather data from last year, A TV commercial selling umbrellas for possible rain

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A local weather forecast on a trusted weather app

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If you want to learn how to bake a cake, which source is more reliable? A blog post titled “My First Time Baking” written by a beginner, A text message from a friend who loves to eat cake, A cooking TV show that only talks about grilling techniques, A recipe book written by a professional baker

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A recipe book written by a professional baker

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Why might a social media post contain misinformation? Options: It was written by an expert on the topic, It is based on personal opinions rather than facts, It includes references to scientific studies, It uses evidence to explain both sides of an issue

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It is based on personal opinions rather than facts

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What is one reason a news article might be biased?

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It is written to support one side of an issue

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How can you tell if a source might include misinformation?

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It has lots of opinions but no supporting evidence

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Inaccurate information in a source can be caused by ________.

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bias

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What does it mean if a source is credible?

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It is factual and trustworthy.

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Which of the following should you check to see if a source is credible?
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The number of pictures on the page.
The author's experience in the topic.
The color of the website design.
The length of the article.

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The author's experience in the topic.

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Why is it important to use credible sources?

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To make sure the information is accurate