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WorksheetsEvaluating Evidence
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the 'C' in C.R.A.V.E.N. stand for in the context of evaluating evidence?
Consistency
Corroboration and Consistency
Credibility
Clarity
According to the document, what is a potential reason for a source to be biased?
The source has a neutral outlook on the claim.
The source has relevant training or expertise.
The source has been accused of war crimes and denies any responsibility.
The source has a reputation for reliability.
What aspect of evidence assessment is concerned with whether the sample size can be too small to be the basis for a valid conclusion?
Plausibility
Selectivity
Neutrality
Assess representativeness of evidence
What does 'Selectivity' refer to when assessing the representativeness of evidence?
The intrinsic likelihood of the content of a claim to be true.
The method of selection may influence results.
The expertise of the source providing the evidence.
The neutrality of the source providing the evidence.
What could potentially misrepresent the statistics in the presentation of data?
The reputation of the source.
The range of values on the y-axis of a graph.
The ability of the source to observe the claim.
The consistency of the evidence.
What does 'Plausibility' refer to in the context of evaluating evidence?
The method of selecting evidence.
The neutrality of the source.
The intrinsic likelihood of the content of a claim to be true.
The representativeness of the evidence.
This piece of evidence is when a person speaks about a subject because he or she is knowledgeable.
Commonly Accepted Belief
Anecdote
Expert Opinion
Fact
What is the primary purpose of using evidence in an argumentative essay?
To make the essay longer
To support the writer's claims
To make the essay more interesting
To contradict the thesis statement
When selecting evidence, it is important to:
Choose evidence that is only from online sources
Select evidence that is outdated but interesting
Pick evidence that is relevant and credible
Use evidence that supports both sides equally
Which of the following is an example of logical evidence?
A personal anecdote
A popular opinion
A factual statement supported by research
A hypothetical scenario
Why is it important to evaluate sources in research?
To ensure the information is current
To check the credibility and reliability of the information
To understand the bias in the information
All of the above
What is peer review in the context of research?
A review conducted by one's peers to assess the quality of the research
A self-assessment of one's own research
A review by students of their classmates' research
A review by the public of published research
How does the 'Relevance' of evidence affect its effectiveness in supporting an argument?
It ensures the evidence is current and up-to-date
It guarantees the evidence is from a credible source
It makes sure the evidence directly supports the argument being made
It confirms the evidence is presented in a logical order
how someone is thought of in term of their characters and reputation. What is?
reputation
ability to perceive
vested interest
expertise
were eyewitness at the event able to see and hear well
reputation
ability to perceive
vested interest
expertise
to stand to gain in someway if something happens
reputation
ability to perceive
vested interest
expertise
When a person or organism favors a particular point of view. they have one-side views
neutrality
consistency
bias
expertise
Does a person stick to their story or do they contradict themselves? What is?
neutrality
consistency
bias
expertise
impartial- does not take sides
neutrality
consistency
bias
expertise
an individual group or organism with relevant training, experience, knowledge and skil
neutrality
consistency
bias
expertise
