Critical Thinking and Evidence Evaluation Flashcard

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Confirmation bias happens when a person looks for __________ that agrees with what they already believe and ignores __________ that challenges their views.

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evidence

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Why is it important to include a variety of sources when researching a topic?

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It gives you a more complete understanding of the topic by showing different perspectives and reducing the risk of bias.

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What is confirmation bias?

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The tendency to only believe what confirms what you already think.

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Which of the following is an example of confirmation bias? Ignoring facts that go against your opinion, Reading articles from both sides of an issue, Asking questions to understand different viewpoints, Listening carefully to someone who disagrees with you

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Ignoring facts that go against your opinion

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How can a writer avoid confirmation bias in an argument?

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Consider multiple perspectives and sources.

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What evidence supports your answer in Part A?

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A balanced argument considers all sides to avoid bias.

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Which of the following best defines qualification in an argument? A strong opinion stated without evidence, A statement that modifies or limits the scope of a claim, A personal story used to support a claim, A broad statement that applies in all situations

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A statement that modifies or limits the scope of a claim

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Lena says: 'Exercise is always the best way to stay healthy.' Which statement does NOT incorporate qualification? Options: Exercise helps most people stay healthy, but diet and genetics also matter. Exercise is important for staying healthy, but it is not the only factor that matters. Exercise can help with health in some ways, but it may not be the best option for everyone. Exercise is the only thing that keeps people healthy, no matter the situation.

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Exercise is the only thing that keeps people healthy, no matter the situation.

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Which of the following best describes the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle? Options: Scientific tools are never precise enough to measure anything completely. The exact position and speed of a particle cannot both be known at the same time. Particles always move randomly, so measuring them is impossible. Scientists can only estimate particle speed using guesswork.

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The exact position and speed of a particle cannot both be known at the same time.

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If a student focuses very closely on the short-term benefits of a part-time job (like earning money), what happens to their understanding of the long-term effects (like missing out on study time)?

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The long-term effects become less certain.