Navigating Digital Information

Why is it important to find and trust reliable sources of information?

• Because it makes it easier to believe whatever they say

• Because it helps us evaluate the credibility of their claims

• Because it allows us to share information on social media

• Because it prevents us from getting scurvy

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What does evidence in online information refer to?

• Text, photos, videos, and data that support a claim

• Opinions and subjective statements

• Irrelevant information that distracts from the main claim

• Conspiracy theories and hoaxes

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Why should we be suspicious of online sources that provide no evidence for their claims?

• Because they are usually public figures

• Because they are likely to be reliable sources

• Because without evidence, we have no reason to believe their claims

• Because they are often entertaining and funny

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What is an example of bad evidence?

• A well-respected peer-reviewed study

• A video from a conspiracy theory channel

• A tweet from a comedian

• A Facebook post shared by millions

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Why is it important to evaluate the relevance of evidence?

• To confirm our pre-existing world view

• To determine if the evidence is credible

• To make complicated conspiracy theories make sense

• To ensure the evidence supports the claim being made

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What is a spurious correlation?

• A causal relationship between events that are coincidentally linked

• A well-established scientific theory

• A type of evidence that is always reliable

• A connection between unrelated pieces of evidence

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Why is it important to question the evidence provided by online sources?

• To prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation

• To make decisions based on high-quality evidence

• To avoid believing in conspiracy theories

• To ensure the prevalence of measles

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is what happens overall, while climate is what happens every day

• Weather is the long-term average, while climate is the short-term variation

• Weather is what happens in the atmosphere, while climate is what happens on the ground

• Weather is the result of human activities, while climate is natural

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Why is it important to verify the identity of online sources?

• To determine if they are public figures

• To confirm their credibility and reliability

• To prevent them from sharing irrelevant evidence

• To ensure they are not conspiracy theorists

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What is an example of irrelevant evidence?

• A study published in a well-respected journal

• A photo of a spider without any context

• A video that explains the moon landing conspiracy

• A Facebook post from a random user

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