Discerning Truth

Which of the following is NOT a way to determine the truthfulness of a statement?

• Cross-referencing Sources

• Critical Thinking

• Making assumptions

• Examining Evidence

Which of the following methods involves comparing information from different sources?

• Cross-referencing Sources

• Ignoring the statement

• Making assumptions

• Guessing

Why is examining evidence important in determining the truthfulness of a statement?

• It provides factual information to support or refute the statement

• It makes the statement more interesting

• It helps to ignore the statement

• It confuses the reader

What can incomplete information cause?

• Easy determination of truth

• Difficulty in determining the truth

• Clear understanding

• Consistent information

If a statement is definitely true, which category should it be placed in?

• Certain/True

• Probable

• Unknown

• Impossible/False

Which color represents an impossible/false statement in the diagram?

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

• Orange

Example: “We have visited deserts each summer for 5 years, and might visit another this summer.”

What is the purpose of the example given in the image?

• To show a certain statement

• To show a probable statement

• To show an unknown statement

• To show an impossible statement

What does the example "I will visit 5 deserts at 10:20 tomorrow" illustrate?

• A certain/true statement

• A probable statement

• An unknown statement

• An impossible/false statement

What is the definition of perception?

• The way something is understood or interpreted by an individual.

• The way something is created by an individual.

• The way something is ignored by an individual.

• The way something is destroyed by an individual.

What is the meaning of "seem to exist" in the context of reality?

• Appear to be real

• Are definitely real

• Are imaginary

• Are fictional