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Testing understanding of Credibility

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Bias is defined as:

a)

having an opinion or preference

b)

being accurate

c)

being trustworthy

d)

being based on facts

2.

Which of the following is not used to determine the reliability of a resource:

a)

objectivity

b)

fact-based

c)

credibility

d)

creativity

3.

The ________________________ and reputation of the author (education, skills, and experiences that make someone a credible source).

a)

qualifications

b)

bias

c)

circumstances

d)

same

4.

During the months leading up to presidential campaigns, many campaign advertisements are on television. What aspect of the political advertisements should be examined when determining the credibility of the source?

a)

The viewer should identify the type of media used for advertisement.

b)

the viewer should evaluate the impact of the colors and images used in the advertisement.

c)

the viewer should identify the political party that the author of the advertisement supports.

d)

the viewer should evaluate the impact how well the advertisement appealed to his or her emotions on the issue.

5.

What would negatively affect the credibility of a source such as a political campaign advertisement?

a)

the author of advertisement is not stated

b)

the advertisement uses statistics from non-partisan groups,

c)

the advertisement compares quotes from opposing candidates

d)

the advertisement states that it is approved by the candidate it supports.

6.

Why is a journalist typically more credible than a blogger (or citizen journalist)?

a)

A journalist is more likely to witness an event firsthand

b)

A journalist's writing is usually fact-checked by others

c)

A journalist takes personal pride in his/her writing

d)

A journalist will never include opinion in his/her writing

7.

This refers to the extent to which findings can be generalized from the experiment to other settings or situations.

a)

ecological validity

b)

sample validity

c)

population validity

d)

experiential validity

8.

What would be a #summary for this paragraph?

a)

How gold is made.

b)

Why gold is made.

c)

What gold is.

d)

When gold was made.

9.
The deer population 
has grown tremendously in recent
years.  Each year at hunting season, hunters are able to help 
control the deer population and 
prevent many deer from starving.
What is the author's perspective?
a)
The author favors deer hunting
b)
The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment
c)
The author does not favor deer hunting
d)
The author loves deer
10.
What's wrong with the argument? "Energy drinks aren't dangerous. According to Doctor Dobbins, "Even a single energy drink can raise your blood pressure."
a)
irrelevant evidence
b)
contradicting evidence
c)
evidence is correct
d)
no evidence is given
11.

Choose the best answer, A or B

a)

Option A

b)

Option B

12.

Choose the best answer, A or B

a)

Option A

b)

Option B

13.

Choose the best answer, A or B

a)

Option A

b)

Option B