Credibility and Critical Thinking Quiz

In critical thinking, credibility of a claim refers to:

• How widely it is accepted by society

• How believable and trustworthy it is

• How well it is advertised

• How often it is repeated

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects credibility?

• Objectivity

• Consistency

• Expertise

• Popularity

A source is said to have expertise when:

• It is famous in the media

• It has knowledge, skills, and experience in the subject area

• It has a large following on social media

• It charges a fee for its information

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of trustworthiness?

• Lack of bias

• Integrity

• Reliability over time

• Personal wealth

Which of the following is TRUE of objectivity?

• It means freedom from bias

• It requires neutrality

• It ignores facts and evidence

• It supports balanced evaluation

The degree to which claims align with other known facts refers to:

• Expertise

• Consistency

• Trustworthiness

• Objectivity

A civil engineer’s claim about a building’s structural integrity may be credible due to his:

• Expertise

• Age

• Financial status

• Nationality

Which of the following is NOT a technique for assessing credibility of claims?

• Assessing the logic

• Evaluating the source

• Evaluating the purpose

• Measuring popularity

When a student compares multiple independent reports to confirm a claim, this technique is called:

• Assessing logic

• Corroboration

• Objectivity

• Identifying bias

Doubting the positive results of a study funded by the sponsoring company reflects concern about:

• Expertise

• Consistency

• Objectivity

• Trustworthiness