The correct response is: critically thinking about if you can trust a source.
Evaluating information involves assessing the credibility, reliability, and relevance of the source and content to determine its trustworthiness and value for your needs.
What does it mean to evaluate information?(1 point)
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quickly deciding if an author seems intelligent
quickly deciding if an author seems intelligent
critically thinking about if you can trust a source
critically thinking about if you can trust a source
swiftly judging an author's style
appraising if you like a source
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Which is an example of snob appeal propaganda?(1 point)
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Nine out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.
Nine out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.
It tastes just like your mama made it!
It tastes just like your mama made it!
World-class design made just for you!
World-class design made just for you!
Made for those who care about luxury and class.
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Nine out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.
Nine out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.
It tastes just like your mama made it!
It tastes just like your mama made it!
World-class design made just for you!
World-class design made just for you!
Made for those who care about luxury and class.
The correct response is: Made for those who care about luxury and class.
Snob appeal propaganda plays on the desire to be seen as part of an elite group or to have a high social status, suggesting that only a certain class of people uses the product.
Derek sees an advertisement for new cleats. The advertisement says the cleats are “light, comfortable, long-lasting, deluxe, and a wise investment.” Which sentence gives the point of view of the creator of the cleats?(1 point)
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Any cleats will make you a good athlete.
Any cleats will make you a good athlete.
Expensive cleats look better.
Expensive cleats look better.
The more you spend on cleats, the better you will be at sports.
The more you spend on cleats, the better you will be at sports.
It is worth investing in quality cleats.
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Any cleats will make you a good athlete.
Any cleats will make you a good athlete.
Expensive cleats look better.
Expensive cleats look better.
The more you spend on cleats, the better you will be at sports.
The more you spend on cleats, the better you will be at sports.
It is worth investing in quality cleats.
The correct response is: It is worth investing in quality cleats.
This sentence reflects the point of view of the creator of the cleats, as it suggests that investing in their product is worthwhile, aligning with the positive descriptors used in the advertisement.
What does it mean to verify facts?(1 point)
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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 tell about current events on news programs and documentaries
to tell about current events on news programs and documentaries
to check facts to prove sources are reliable
to check facts to prove sources are reliable
to check reliable sources to prove that facts are true
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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 tell about current events on news programs and documentaries
to tell about current events on news programs and documentaries
to check facts to prove sources are reliable
to check facts to prove sources are reliable
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 involves ensuring that information is accurate and can be substantiated by credible evidence or reliable sources.
Are you sure its not the 2nd one
Yes, I am sure. The second response, "to tell about current events on news programs and documentaries," does not define what it means to verify facts.
Verifying facts specifically refers to the process of checking and confirming the accuracy of information against reliable sources. Therefore, the correct answer remains: "to check reliable sources to prove that facts are true."
I mean the 3rd one
I apologize for any confusion. The third response, "to check facts to prove sources are reliable," is indeed more aligned with the verification process, but it doesn't completely capture the essence of verifying facts, which is about confirming the accuracy of the information itself.
To clarify:
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"to check reliable sources to prove that facts are true" directly addresses the verification of facts, as it focuses on confirming that facts are accurate based on reliable sources.
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"to check facts to prove sources are reliable" is more about assessing the reliability of sources rather than the facts themselves.
While both responses touch on aspects of truthfulness and reliability, the broader and more precise definition for verifying facts is indeed "to check reliable sources to prove that facts are true."
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