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Worksheets9.27 EXT FRI
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 22mins
How do different perspectives impact the determination of truth in a
situation?
They provide clarity and make it easier to uncover the truth
They introduce bias, making it difficult to determine the truth
They have no influence on uncovering the truth
They simplify the process of determining the truth
What does the word "true" mean?
Not accurate and lacks supporting evidence
Accurate and supported by evidence
Statements about your opinion
A witness statement
Which BEST describes the meaning of “false”?
Not accurate and lacks supporting evidence
Accurate and supported by evidence
Statements about your opinion
A witness statement
If a statement is probable, it is considered–
The body of real things, events, and facts
Not expected to be true or happen
Likely to be true or happen
Not known or certain
How does perception influence reality?
It doesn't influence reality
It shapes our understanding of reality
Perception and reality are the same thing
Perception only affects truth, not reality
Is truth subjective or objective?
Subjective, varying from person to person
Objective, universally true for all
A combination of subjective and objective elements
I don't know
Which statement best distinguishes truth from reality?
Reality is always subjective, while truth is objective.
Reality is always accurate, while truth can vary.
Reality is based on facts, while truth is based on perception.
Reality and truth are interchangeable concepts.
Which of the following best defines bias?
A neutral perspective on a topic
The intentional distortion of fact usually in a way that is inaccurate or unfair
A tendency to favor one thing, usually in a way considered unfair
The quality of being unbiased and impartial
A student only reads news articles from sources that confirm their existing
beliefs, leading to a narrow perspective and reinforcing what they already think.
This is an example of ___________.
Bias
Objectivity
Which action demonstrates objectivity in decision-making?
Selecting options based on personal preferences
Evaluating choices without letting emotions influence the process
Ignoring relevant information to favor a predetermined outcome
Making decisions solely based on intuition rather than evidence
Madison is reading a news article about the upcoming Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo. The article is about the great food, thrilling rides, fun games, and
fantastic entertainment at the rodeo.
This news article is –
Biased, because it only presents facts.
Objective, because it only presents facts.
Biased, because it presents preferences.
Objective, because it presents preferences.
What is a rumor?
Something that has actual existence with evidence to support
A currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth
Information presented as having objective reality
A scientific experiment involving plants and sunlight
Conjecture can be defined as an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of
______________ information
Complete
Incomplete
Classify the following statement.
"I heard from a friend of a friend that aliens have landed in the park."
Rumor
Conjecture
Truth
Not enough information to determine
Perspective can be defined as–
A mental view or mental consideration
A mental confusion or mental fog
What happens to a person's perspective as they gain more knowledge?
It becomes more rigid
It becomes less influenced by new information
It becomes more flexible and open
It becomes irrelevant
As someone learns more about different cultures, how might their perspective on
diversity shift? Select TWO correct answers.
It will become more narrow
It will become more accepting
It might become more inclusive
It will become less accepting
It might become less inclusive
A __________ source is consistently good in quality or performance, able to be
trusted.
Reliable
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
A __________ source discusses information originally presented elsewhere.
Reliable
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
There are many sources on Meg Medina available for your research. Which of
the following are NOT a primary source? Select TWO correct answers.
Photographs of Megan Medina growing up
A newspaper article written about Meg Medina
An interview of Meg Medina speaking
A video of Meg Medina speaking at an award ceremony
A biography of her life written by a publishing company
What is research?
The random investigation into and study of sources to establish biases and
reach new opinions.
The systematic investigation into and study of sources to establish facts and
reach new conclusions.
The tendency to look for, interpret, and remember information that confirms
what you already believe, while ignoring information that might prove you
wrong.
The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
Research sources should be–
Cross-referenced, peer-reviewed, use verifying data, and be objective.
Stand-alone, family-reviewed, have biased data, and be subjective.
Inaccurate, subjective, and unverified.
Cross-referenced, family-reviewed, biased data, and be subjective.
In preparing for a research project about solar eclipses, Semaj comes across
three sources. One source is an academic journal, the second source is a personal
blog, the third source is information found on Wikipedia.
Which sources are likely to be more reliable for Semaj's research?
Select TWO correct answers.
The academic journal
The personal blog
The information found on Wikipedia
None of the sources are reliable sources
Data from scientific research
A medium is–
The front cover of a book or newspaper like Houston Chronicle
The three middle pages of a book, especially fiction
Means of hiding information such as secrets
Means of communication such as print, digital, or broadcast
Academic journals and scientific papers are generally-
Reliable
Unreliable
Neither
Both
What are examples of extremely reliable sources?
Select TWO correct answers.
Peer-reviewed journals and books by experts
Blogs and daily news
Personal websites and some government websites
Books by experts and websites of unknown origin
Academic databases and scholarly articles
Noa is researching the effects of social media on the fashion industry. She
comes across two sources: one is a research paper in a peer-reviewed journal, and
the other is an anonymous blog post.
How would you classify the reliability of the sources Noa found?
Both sources are very reliable.
Both sources are not reliable.
The blog post is very reliable, but the research paper is not reliable.
The research paper is very reliable, but the blog post is not reliable.
Data is–
Not expected to be true or happen.
Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis.
A currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
Which best describes limits of data?
The boundaries beyond which data may not be accurate or applicable.
A means of communication, such as print, digital, or broadcast.
The investigation into sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
A document that discusses information originally presented elsewhere.
Which of the following could be considered as data?
Select TWO correct answers.
Opinions
Statistics
Rumors
Research findings
Conjectures
Relevance is–
Not connected with something
The tendency to look for information you already believe
The quality of being closely connected to the matter at hand
A person who is related to you like a cousin or aunt
When we use evidence that is not connected to our argument, it is considered–
Relevant
Irrelevant
Common Sense
Confirmation Bias
While reading toothpaste reviews, Jalyn came across the following:
Toothpaste Brand A
“I love this toothpaste so much! It has edible
glitter in it, and it smells like my favorite gum.”
Toothpaste Brand B
“This toothpaste has helped reduce plaque and
bacteria in my mouth, and has helped to keep my
teeth clean.”
Which of these testimonials is more relevant and why?
Toothpaste Brand A because it is their favorite.
Toothpaste Brand B because it is objective and specific.
Toothpaste Brand A because it is a passionate testimonial.
Toothpaste Brand B because it is red, white, and blue.
Anecdotal evidence is based on–
objective data, statistics, and research findings.
personal experiences and observations.
statements made by experts, celebrities, or other respected figures.
information obtained through observation, experimentation, or any other
data-gathering method that can be independently verified.
Kaylee was trying to figure out who ate all of the chocolate chip cookies. She
found a trail of cookie crumbs that led to her brother’s bedroom door. The cookie
crumbs she found are an example of–
Testimonial Evidence
Empirical Evidence
Anecdotal Evidence
Factual Evidence
Critical thinking can best be defined as–
The process of analyzing and evaluating information to form a reasoned
judgment.
A capability that can be developed and improved through practice and
learning.
To have an effect on how someone thinks or acts.
Evidence that implies a fact but does not directly prove it.
When a person or idea has an affect on how someone else thinks or acts, it is
called–
Critical thinking
Bias
Skill
Influence
The difference between anecdotal and empirical evidence is that one uses data
and numbers to support a fact while the other–
Uses evidence that directly supports a fact without needing any inference.
Uses evidence that implies a fact but does not directly prove it.
Includes personal stories or individual cases used as evidence.
Is a statement that someone says is true, but it might need proof.
