AOT5 Assessment Review 9-20

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.”

Is this text relevant or irrelevant to Serenity’s decision to to play classical music at the school dance?

Is this text relevant or irrelevant to Serenity’s decision to play classical music at the school dance?

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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

Data can be used to reliably support an argument by:

• Providing statistical evidence

• Using anecdotal evidence

• Ignoring contradictory data

• Relying on assumptions

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 may not be reliable sources of information.

• Online blogs are always biased.

• Online blogs are too lengthy to read.

• Online blogs are difficult to access.

Part A

Jordan and Kevin found a shocking YouTube video about mermaids in the Gulf of Mexico. Jordan continued to watch more YouTube videos about mermaids, while Kevin cross-referenced sources, read peer-reviewed articles, and verified data.

Did Jordan and Kevin conduct research that provided reliable information?

• Jordan conducted true research because he searched YouTube.

• Jordan conducted true research because he watched a lot of videos he agreed with.

• Kevin conducted true research because he used reliable sources.

• Marley conducted true research because she only read what she agreed with.

Carly listened to many songs by Taylor Swift. Carly is inspired by her songs, and decide to research and write a book about Taylor Swift's life. Carly's book would be considered a __________.

• secondary source

• primary source

• autobiography

Angel asked Journey if she enjoyed the new Beetlejuice movie. Instead of describing the Beetlejuice movie, Journey described how many cute boys were at the theater, what flavor of candy she ate, and which seat gave the best perspective of the screen.

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 will be painted blue. When asked about her evidence, she stated that her uncle helped to build the playground and he told her.

Christel has _______.

(a)  

• Anecdotal evidence
• Empirical Evidence
• Factual Evidence
• Testimonial Evidence

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

• Conjecture

• Rumor

• Fact

• Opinion

Match the terms with the definitions

• Opinion

• Accurate and supported by evidence

• False

• Expresses a personal belief,

  feeling, or thought

• True

• Not accurate and not supported by evidence