Information Skills Research Key term Quiz

Which key term below best matches this definiton?

An account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigatedited.

• Fact

• Report

• Rant

• Theory

Which key term below best defines this definition?

A thing that is known to be true.

• Rant

• Arguement

• Hypothesis

• Fact

Which key term below best matches this definition?

To speak or shout at length in a wild impassioned/ emotional way.

• Theory

• Argument

• Opinion

• Rant

Which key term below best matches this definition?

A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily true.

• Rant

• Fact

• Opinion

• Belief

Which key term below best matches this defintion?

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

• Guess

• Explanation

• Judgement

• Theory

Which key term below best matches this defintion?

A forecast, the action of predicting something about the future.

• Rant

• Prediction

• Judgement

• Evidence

Which key term below best matches this definition?

A statement or account that makes something clear.

• Evidence

• Explanation

• Guess

• Theory

Which key term below best matches this definition?

The importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

• Belief

• Value

• Opinion

• Fact

Which key term below best matches this defintion?

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence?

• Evidence

• Speculation

• Fact

• Guess

Which key term below best matches this definition?

An explanation made on the basis of limited evidence.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Guess

• Evidence