AOT Review Cycle1 Review Extended

Serenity made a decision to only play jazz music at her party. When asked what evidence she used to make the decision, she provided a text excerpt that said: “jazz music, especially compositions with a steady tempo, can help improve concentration and focus while studying or working. It creates a calming environment that minimizes distractions.” Does this text support Serenity’s decision to play classical music at the school dance? ______ because the text _____ related to the school dance.

• No, not

• Yes, is

• No, is

• Yes, not

What are the limits of data? Select TWO correct answers.

• Data might be biased

• Data is always objective

• Data has no limitations or flaws

• Data might be collected under flawed methodologies

• All data can be used to support arguments

Kamare loves to read online blogs because other people’s experiences and opinions are important to her. When it was time to complete research for a project, her teacher told her to not use online blogs. What could be a reason for the teacher’s comment?

• Online blogs are not a very reliable source of information.

• Kamare’s teacher wanted to be rude.

• Online blogs are a very reliable source of information.

• Kamare’s teacher thinks online blogs are boring.

Which evidence supports the answer you selected in Part A?

• YouTube is a great source of bias and error free information.

• Finding a lot of videos about what we believe means it is true.

• Reliable sources have few biases and errors.

• If we believe something and others agree it is true.

Each year, Dawn’s family has a Christmas party. Dawn believes that it is probable her family will have another party this year. This statement is probable because it is considered–

• The body of real things, events, and facts

• Not expected to be true or happen

• Likely to be true or happen

• Not known or certain

You listened to many songs by Taylor Swift. You are inspired by her songs, and decide to research and write a book about her life. Your book would be considered a __________.

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

• Original source

Amy saw a Facebook post about giant palm trees that were over 250 feet tall. She decided to research further, and was able to find reputable newspapers, expert interviews, and peer-reviewed journals that confirmed the height of the palm trees. Amy determined the Facebook post was—

• Reliable, because it was not consistent with her research.

• Reliable, because it was consistent with her research.

• Unreliable, because it was not consistent with her research.

• Unreliable, because it was consistent with her research.

Classify the following statement. "I heard from a friend of a friend that students are banned from eating Takis in the cafeteria."

• Rumor

• Conjecture

• Truth

• Perspective

The information that Journey shared was–

• Relevant, because it was closely connected to Angel’s question.

• Relevant, because it was not connected to Angel’s question.

• Irrelevant, because it was closely connected to Angel’s question.

• Irrelevant, because it was not connected to Angel’s question.

Christel said the new school playground was painted blue. When asked about her evidence, she stated that her uncle helped to build the playground and he told her. Christel has _______.

• Anecdotal evidence

• Scientific evidence

• Statistical evidence

• Experimental evidence