Testing the Claim

Testing the Claim

How to understand and test a claim in Global Perspectives IGCSE

What is a claim?

• claim noun

  Definition of claim (Entry 2 of 2)

  1 : a demand for something due or believed to be due

  an insurance claim

  2 a : a right to something

  specifically : a title to a debt, privilege, or other thing in the possession of another

  The bank has a claim on their house.

  b : an assertion open to challenge

  a claim of authenticity

  advertisers' extravagant claims

• https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/claim

An example of a claim

Virtual learning has increased health issues for students and teachers.

Open Ended

What are some types of information you aim to find to test a claim?

(consider what data could support proving this statement correct and what could prove it wrong....only data types)

When considering types of information we have to consider the following:

1. What statistical information is there and can it be verified?

2. What information has been gathered locally, nationally and/or globally?

3. What information is avialble from experts in the field?

NOW the next step would be .....WHERE can you find this information?

Consider the following options (according to exam mark schemes)

• compare statistics/information on the topic

• data from local organizations in the field

• individual testimony or personal experience

• material from local governments

• can you think of any other options?

Open Ended

Any other options?

Consider the following options (according to exam mark schemes)

• National and local governments and their departments

• International organizations

• experts in the field

• research reports

• media and the internet

• can you think of any others options?

When considering possible sources of evidence or information, think about the following:

Is there evidence from national and local governments

Is there evidence from international organizations, e.g. the United Nations, and /or charities?

What evidence is available on the internet e.g. research reports or media?

Can we find information out ourselves?

Open Ended

Any other options?

Consider the following options (according to exam mark schemes)

-review of secondary sources / literature/research/documents

- interview relevant experts

- internet research

- questionnaires or surveys to various related organizations

- historical data

Can we think of any other way to gather data?

When considering possible methods of collecting information, think about the following

Is secondary research appropriate? (internet, literature, research , documents)

Is primary research appropriate (interviews, surveys, observations)?

Is narrative or numerical data more suitable?

Open Ended

Now below, list 3 types of information you may find, where you can find them and what sources you will use to find them for the specific claim

Virtual learning has increased health issues for students and teachers.