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Credibility, Bias, and Faulty Reasoning — Quiz Answers

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Which statement is an example of ad hominem ?

A
If we allow unlimited screen time, what next? Students skipping school altogether?
B
Plenty of people are in support of screen time for students.
C
Do you really want to associate with supporters of screen time?
D
Researchers have found that parents are allowing more screen time than ever before.
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Which statement is an example of loaded language?

A
Students experience burnout from a lack of breaks, and year-round schools might help remedy this.
B
If we are all having school year-round, what is stopping the ends of holidays and vacations?
C
More people are ignoring the neglected, exhausted teachers to promote year-round schools.
D
Traditional school calendars are more common than suggested year-round school calendars.
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Which source would be most credible? Raj is conducting online research for a report about the history of space exploration.

A
an interview with a local space enthusiast
B
an online article from a space magazine about discovering a new planet
C
an article in a history magazine about the first American moon landing
D
a blog post about the dangers of each planet
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Which source is most credible? A student is writing about the process of becoming president.

A
an interview with a presidential campaign manager
B
an article from a government website listing the presidential requirements
C
a blog post discussing the best and worst presidential terms throughout history
D
an opinion piece about the presidential term length
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Which source would not be credible? Simon is researching George Washington.

A
a blog post by a woman claiming to be a distant relative of George Washington
B
a news article celebrating George Washington’s accomplishments
C
an interview with a historian on artifacts from George Washington
D
a biographical piece in a history magazine highlighting George Washington’s career
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Which statement is an example of slippery slope?

A
People against screen time make ridiculous arguments for how dangerous the effects can be.
B
If we do not allow screen time, we hurt students, who will end up failing and having to repeat grades.
C
Studies have found that screen time, when used appropriately, can be beneficial to students.
D
Screen time does not waste hours since it can be used to help students make exponential growth.
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Which source is most credible? Zamir is researching voting requirements.

A
an opinion piece by a teenager wanting to lower the voting age to 14
B
an interview with voters on election day
C
an article in a recent government publication describing who can vote in the US
D
an advertisement for registering to vote

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