Analyzing Sources for Accuracy and Bias — Quiz

Question 1

Which requirement does this source meet for determining accuracy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The information can be cross-referenced.

Question 2

Which standard of accuracy does the excerpt meet?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The information can be verified.

Question 3

What is the first step Pierre should take to determine if the source is biased? Pierre is writing an essay about the importance of exercise. He finds an online article he believes he may be able to use.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

consider whether the author will profit

Question 4

Lara is writing a paper and wants to verify the information from her source. Which step should Lara take first to determine the accuracy of the source?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

confirm the information on a government website

Question 5

Safian is writing an essay about a new medical technique. Which source would be most accurate?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

www.med.gov/update

Question 6

What is the first step Pierre should take to determine if the source is biased? Pierre is writing an essay about the importance of exercise. He finds an online article he believes he may be able to use.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

examine the evidence for objectivity

Question 7

Which standard for accuracy does this source meet?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the information comes from a trusted authority

Question 8

Should this source be considered accurate?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

No, because the information is unverifiable.

Question 9

Which sources would provide her with the most accurate information?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sources 4 and 5

Question 10

How is this excerpt biased?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

There is an omission of alternative viewpoints.

Analyzing Sources for Accuracy and Bias — Quiz Answers

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