Fact-Checking

What is one of the main benefits of better information sorting according to John Green?

• It leads to more social media followers.

• It helps in making better decisions.

• It increases internet speed.

• It reduces the number of online ads.

Which organization did Crash Course team up with for this series?

• New Yorker

• Google

• Stanford University

• MediaWise

What was the main difference between the AAP and ACP websites in the Stanford study?

• The ACP website was easier to navigate.

• The AAP website had more colorful graphics.

• The ACP website looked more official but was less reliable.

• The AAP website had no footnotes.

What is the first question fact-checkers ask when evaluating a source?

• Is the website popular?

• What is the website's design?

• Who is behind this information?

• How many people have visited the site?

What should you do if you encounter information from a source you don't trust?

• Ignore it completely.

• Believe it without question.

• Be suspicious and verify it.

• Share it immediately.

Why is it important to check multiple sources when verifying a claim?

• To make the process faster.

• To increase the number of website visits.

• To ensure the claim is backed by trustworthy evidence.

• To find the most popular opinion.

What is the difference between skepticism and cynicism?

• Skepticism is always negative, while cynicism is positive.

• Skepticism is about questioning, while cynicism is about general distrust.

• Skepticism is about being naive, while cynicism is about being wise.

• Skepticism means believing everything, while cynicism means believing nothing.

What is the main takeaway from the example of fact-checking Steve S.'s tweet?

• Only trust tweets from friends.

• Always trust tweets from verified accounts.

• Check the evidence and multiple sources before believing a claim.

• Ignore all tweets about environmental issues.