Evaluating Expertise and Context

What is the first step in evaluating an expert's credibility?

• Checking their social media presence

• Investigating their academic and professional background

• Looking at their personal interests

• Reading their latest book

Why is it important to consider the context when evaluating an expert's authority?

• Because context is irrelevant

• Because context is always the same

• Because context changes the facts

• Because context determines the relevance of their expertise

Which experts should be consulted when researching the spread of a pandemic?

• Climate scientists

• Public health experts and epidemiologists

• Environmental scientists

• Astronomers

What is a common area of agreement among climate scientists?

• That global warming is solely caused by natural factors

• That global warming is a myth

• That human activity significantly contributes to global warming

• That human activity has no impact on global warming

Why is it important to understand the nuances of expert opinion?

• To ignore expert disagreements

• To avoid any form of critical thinking

• To identify potential deception and understand expert consensus

• To agree with every expert opinion