Mastering Misinformation Awareness

What is a credible source of information?

• A credible source is a social media post from a friend.

• A credible source of information is a reliable and trustworthy publication or expert in the field.

• A credible source is a personal opinion or anecdote.

• A credible source is any website on the internet.

How can you verify the accuracy of a news article?

• Share it on social media first

• Only read the comments section

• Check the source, cross-reference, look for evidence, assess the author, and evaluate context.

• Trust the headline alone

Which of the following indicates bias in reporting?

• Use of loaded language or selective omission of facts.

• Providing detailed statistics and data analysis.

• Use of neutral language throughout the report.

• Inclusion of multiple viewpoints and sources.

What is the importance of cross-checking facts?

• It helps in promoting biased opinions.

• Cross-checking facts is important for ensuring accuracy and preventing misinformation.

• Cross-checking is only relevant for scientific studies.

• Cross-checking facts is unnecessary for research.

Identify a common logical fallacy in arguments.

• Ad hominem

• False dilemma

• Straw man

• Red herring

What persuasive technique uses emotional appeal?

• Rhetoric

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

How can you differentiate between opinion and fact?

• An opinion is always based on scientific evidence.

• Facts are subjective and can change over time.

• Opinions can be proven true or false like facts.

• A fact can be proven true or false; an opinion is a personal belief.

What role do peer-reviewed journals play in credible information?

• Peer-reviewed journals do not require any expert evaluation before publication.

• Peer-reviewed journals play a crucial role in ensuring the credibility of information by subjecting research to expert evaluation and validation.

• Peer-reviewed journals only publish articles that are popular among readers.

• Peer-reviewed journals are primarily used for marketing research.

How can social media contribute to misinformation?

• Social media contributes to misinformation by enabling rapid sharing, lack of fact-checking, algorithmic bias, and the creation of echo chambers.

• Social media eliminates the need for traditional news sources.

• Social media encourages face-to-face communication among users.

• Social media promotes accurate information through expert reviews.

What is confirmation bias?

• The inclination to accept all information without question.

• The habit of seeking out information that contradicts existing beliefs.

• Confirmation bias is the tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs.

• The tendency to ignore all information regardless of its relevance.