Evaluating Economics Information - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

Which phrase best describes propaganda?

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C: communication that is used to gain support for a cause or point of view

Question 2

What four aspects of a source are analyzed using the CAPP strategy?

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B: context, audience, purpose, point of view

Question 3

Read the citation. Winegarden, Wayne. "Price Controls Impose High Costs On Patients.” Forbes. Forbes Magazine, January 23, 2020. https://www.forbes.com/sites/waynewinegarden/2020/01/23/price-controls-impose-high-costs-on-patients/#44a6f5845b6f. What is the first step to sourcing this article before reading further?

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D: check the date and place of publication

Question 4

Which is an example of a secondary source?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: A podcast making recommendations on what stocks to buy and sell.

Question 5

Which sentence is an example of bias by labeling?

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A: The childish tennis player threw her racket viciously at the net.

Question 6

What is an advantage of using a primary source document?

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C: It establishes a record of a moment in time.

Question 7

Read the citation. Winegarden, Wayne. "Price Controls Impose High Costs On Patients.” Forbes. Forbes Magazine, January 23, 2020. https://www.forbes.com/sites/waynewinegarden/2020/01/23/price-controls-impose-high-costs-on-patients/#44a6f5845b6f. How might the author’s perspective introduce bias into their writing?

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A: by only using information that supports the claim that price controls cause high costs

Question 8

Which statement about the sourcing of this primary source best evaluates its validity?

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B: The speaker has credentials and experience in the issues discussed.

Question 9

Which phrase best evaluates the frame of reference for this passage?

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C: Washington, DC, in 2008, when the government has taken actions to end the economic crisis and boost confidence

Question 10

What is the purpose of this passage?

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B: to instill confidence that the economy would improve

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