ES 1.2 Graphing to Fake News

Which of these statements best describes a hypothesis, compared to a theory?

• Broad explanation that covers a lot of ground.

• Based on many experiments and a high amount of data.

• A specific prediction that can be tested with a single experiment.

• An example would be evolution or plate tectonics.

Content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link to a particular web page.

• Satire

• Fake News

• Click Bait

• Credible

1. Which of the following is true about scientific theories?

• They are permanent. Once established, they are never changed or altered.

• They are considered unreliable and not accepted by most scientists.

• They are a specific, testable prediction made before an experiment begins.

• They are broad explanations based on large amounts of data and research

What is a possible reliable source?

• Wikipedia

• Student/Fellow Peers

• Encyclopedia

• Social Media

A new explanation, idea, or claim would probably be considered pseudoscience if…

• The results or data claimed were not reproducible.

• The scientific method was followed exactly.

• Multiple experiments conducted by many scientists produced similar results.

• The results have been shared and discussed by other scientists.

1. How can you verify a report you suspect is fake?

• Ignore it

• Ask your friend their opinion

• Research the source/author/facts/date

• Share it anyway

The Mythbusters conducted an experiment to see if running in the rain keeps you drier. They performed trials of both running and walking a distance of 100 meters through an artificial rainstorm. Their clothes were weighed before and after the experiment to see how much water had been absorbed. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?

• The speed (walking or running) of the person in the rain

• The distance traveled

• The amount of rain falling during the storm

• The mass of water absorbed by the clothes

Why is fake news a problem?

• It creates fear

• It distracts people from real news

• Peoples' lives are harmed

• All are correct

What graph/chart do you use for percentages?

• Bar graph

• Pie chart

• Line Graph

• Data table

The picture is an example of?

• Real News

• Fake News

• Click Bait