Evaluating Expert Credibility

Evaluating Expert Credibility

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What controversial claim did Dr. Judy Mikovits make about face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic?

They are only necessary for healthcare workers.

They should be worn at all times, even at home.

They activate the virus in the body.

They are completely ineffective.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Dr. Mikovits' research article published in the journal Science?

It was awarded a prestigious prize.

It was praised for its groundbreaking findings.

It was ignored by the scientific community.

It was retracted due to flawed data.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do some organizations hire their own experts and fund dubious research?

To increase transparency in research.

To improve public health and safety.

To support their preferred views on issues.

To promote unbiased scientific knowledge.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of peer review in scientific research?

To evaluate research by subject experts before publication.

To promote the views of a single expert.

To ensure all research is published quickly.

To eliminate the need for further research.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be considered when evaluating an expert's credibility?

Their popularity on social media.

Their ability to speak in public.

Their titles and professional experience.

Only their academic degrees.

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