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WorksheetsReliable Sources Pre Assessment
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
1. You read a medical claim in a popular magazine stating that a new vitamin prevents cancer, but the article does not link to any scientific study. What should you do?
A. Trust it because magazines fact‑check their work
B. Trust it if the author sounds confident
C. Be skeptical and look for the original study
D. Accept it if it matches what you already believe
2. A scientific study claims a treatment is effective, but the study did not use a randomized control trial. How should this affect your trust in the results?
It makes the study completely useless
It lowers confidence in the strength of the conclusions
It increases trust because it is easier to conduct
It has no effect on credibility
3. Which source would generally be the most reliable for information about climate change?
A personal blog by a non‑scientist
A peer‑reviewed scientific journal
viral social media post
A sponsored advertisement
1. An online article claims that drinking a certain herbal tea cures diabetes, but does not reference any scientific research. What is the best way to evaluate this claim?
A. Believe it because many people drink herbal tea
B. Accept it if the website looks professional
C. Search for peer-reviewed studies supporting the claim
D. Trust it if it is shared by a friend
2. A scientific report on a new drug is published, but the sample size is very small. How should this influence your interpretation of the findings?
Sample size does not matter in scientific studies
The study is always trustworthy regardless of sample size
The results may not be reliable due to limited data
Small sample size increases confidence in the results
3. Which of the following sources is most likely to provide accurate information about nutrition science?
An anonymous online forum
A government health agency website
A celebrity's social media account
A commercial supplement advertisement
A news article is written by a journalist who witnessed an event firsthand. Which RAVEN factor does this strengthen?
Expertise
Ability to observe
Neutrality
Reputation
A documentary features interviews with experts in the field and provides references to scientific studies. Which RAVEN factor does this most strongly support?
Expertise
Ability to observe
Neutrality
Reputation
2. An article claims a new diet is highly effective, but only cites testimonials and not scientific evidence. What is the most reliable way to assess this claim?
C. Accept the claim if it is popular on social media
D. Believe it if the author is a celebrity
A. Trust the testimonials as proof
B. Look for peer-reviewed research supporting the diet
3. Which of the following sources is generally considered least reliable for information about medical treatments?
A government health agency website
A university research publication
A peer-reviewed medical journal
An anonymous social media post
Why should sources with strong profit motives be examined carefully?
They are always false
They usually lack data
They cannot be experts
They may selectively present information to persuade
A study includes a large sample size, clear methodology, and replicable results. This mainly strengthens which factor?
A. Neutrality
Expertise
Ability to observe
Reputation
Why is peer review important when evaluating sources?
It guarantees the study is correct
It ensures the author is famous
It makes the article easier to read
It allows experts to evaluate methods and conclusions
Which source is most likely to be biased?
A company advertising its own product
A government statistical report
A non‑profit research organization
An academic textbook
