Evaluating Evidence

What does the 'C' in C.R.A.V.E.N. stand for in the context of evaluating evidence?

• Consistency

• Corroboration and Consistency

• Credibility

• Clarity

According to the document, what is a potential reason for a source to be biased?

• The source has a neutral outlook on the claim.

• The source has relevant training or expertise.

• The source has been accused of war crimes and denies any responsibility.

• The source has a reputation for reliability.

What aspect of evidence assessment is concerned with whether the sample size can be too small to be the basis for a valid conclusion?

• Plausibility

• Selectivity

• Neutrality

• Assess representativeness of evidence

What does 'Selectivity' refer to when assessing the representativeness of evidence?

• The intrinsic likelihood of the content of a claim to be true.

• The method of selection may influence results.

• The expertise of the source providing the evidence.

• The neutrality of the source providing the evidence.

What could potentially misrepresent the statistics in the presentation of data?

• The reputation of the source.

• The range of values on the y-axis of a graph.

• The ability of the source to observe the claim.

• The consistency of the evidence.

What does 'Plausibility' refer to in the context of evaluating evidence?

• The method of selecting evidence.

• The neutrality of the source.

• The intrinsic likelihood of the content of a claim to be true.

• The representativeness of the evidence.

This piece of evidence is when a person speaks about a subject because he or she is knowledgeable.

• Commonly Accepted Belief

• Anecdote

• Expert Opinion

• Fact

What is the primary purpose of using evidence in an argumentative essay?

• To make the essay longer

• To support the writer's claims

• To make the essay more interesting

• To contradict the thesis statement

When selecting evidence, it is important to:

• Choose evidence that is only from online sources

• Select evidence that is outdated but interesting

• Pick evidence that is relevant and credible

• Use evidence that supports both sides equally

Which of the following is an example of logical evidence?

• A personal anecdote

• A popular opinion

• A factual statement supported by research

• A hypothetical scenario