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What does it mean to evaluate information? (1 point)

Responses

appraising if you like a source

swiftly judging an author's style

quickly deciding if an author seems intelligent

critically thinking about if you can trust a source

The correct response is:

critically thinking about if you can trust a source

Evaluating information means critically thinking about whether you can trust the source or the information provided. It involves examining the reliability and credibility of the source to determine if it is trustworthy.

Which of the following is the purpose of commercials?(1 point)

Responses

to entertain
to entertain

to educate
to educate

to persuade
to persuade

to inform

The correct response is:

to persuade

The purpose of commercials is typically to persuade or convince viewers to buy a product or service. They often use persuasive techniques to influence consumer behavior and encourage them to make a purchase.

What does it mean to verify facts?(1 point)

Responses

to check facts to prove sources are reliable
to check facts to prove sources are reliable

to tell about current events on news programs and documentaries
to tell about current events on news programs and documentaries

to spread a company's message by promoting its point of view
to spread a company's message by promoting its point of view

to check reliable sources to prove that facts are true

The correct response is:

to check reliable sources to prove that facts are true

Verifying facts means checking reliable sources to confirm the accuracy of the information presented. It involves conducting research and fact-checking to ensure that the information is true and supported by credible sources.

How can you identify bias on a website?(1 point)

Responses

Multiple sources present unique points of view.
Multiple sources present unique points of view.

One point of view is presented on the topic.
One point of view is presented on the topic.

The creator is an authority on the topic.
The creator is an authority on the topic.

The most up-to-date factual information is presented.

The correct response is:

One point of view is presented on the topic.

Bias can be identified on a website when only one point of view is presented on a topic, without offering alternative perspectives or considering conflicting viewpoints. This indicates that the information may be skewed or influenced by the bias of the creator.

Which option is an example of an ethical standard?(1 point)

Responses

Children can sit in the front seat of a car when they turn 13.
Children can sit in the front seat of a car when they turn 13.

Students must raise their hand before speaking in a classroom.
Students must raise their hand before speaking in a classroom.

Always wear a bicycle helmet when riding a bicycle.
Always wear a bicycle helmet when riding a bicycle.

Treat others as you want to be treated.

The correct response is:

Treat others as you want to be treated.

An ethical standard is a principle or guideline that dictates one's behavior towards others and what is considered morally right or wrong. "Treat others as you want to be treated" reflects a common ethical standard known as the golden rule.