RC_NOS How to Read Misinformation

What methods are recommended for verifying online information sources?

• Vertical reading and the SIFT method

• Diagonal reading and the CRAAP method

• Lateral reading and the SIFT method

• Horizontal reading and the RADAR method

What are some topics that misinformation is spreading fast on the internet about?

• COVID-19 vaccines

• Global warming

• Moon landing

• Alien abductions

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Individual experiences do not equate to scientific evidence, highlighting the importance of large, randomized ___

Why is healthy skepticism necessary when evaluating science-related news and claims?

• To blindly trust all information presented

• To critically analyze the credibility of the sources

• To ignore any conflicting evidence

• To spread misinformation

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

The article provides tips on how to read science news and spot ___

Why do some scientific journals publish questionable studies?

• To increase their publication numbers

• To prioritize quality research

• To promote scientific integrity

• To support evidence-based findings

Small sample sizes in studies can lead to false positives and misleading conclusions.

These statements discuss validity of scientific investigations. Organize these options into the right categories.

Groups:

(a) Good scientific investigations

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(b) Bad scientific investigations

• have procedures that can be replicated

• analyze and interpret the data objectively

• have organized data and/or evidence

• have biased data collection methods

• lack a clear hypothesis

• clearly state the hypothesis being tested

• cannot be repeated by other scientists

• do not disclose conflicts of interest

• make conclusions based on personal beliefs rather than data

• ignore conflicting evidence

• test more than one variable at a time

• do not use appropriate statistical analysis

• include a detailed explanation of the methodology

• use control groups to compare results

• test one variable at a time

• draw logical conclusions based on the results

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2