The questions below address this lesson's objectives and therefore provide a chance for you to determine if you're ready to tackle the formal assessments for this lesson, starting with the lesson quiz. If you do not understand why each question's correct answer is correct, review that section of the lesson before proceeding to the lesson quiz.
1. Which website is most likely a credible source?
- Nationaldebt.com
- Yale.edu
- Debtwatchdogs.org
- Debt.net
Websites that end in .edu are more likely to be credible sources because the information posted by colleges and universities is subject to review and fact checks.
Websites that end in .edu are more likely to be credible sources because the information posted by colleges and universities is subject to review and fact checks..
Websites that end in .edu are more likely to be credible sources because the information posted by colleges and universities is subject to review and fact checks..
Websites that end in .edu are more likely to be credible sources because the information posted by colleges and universities is subject to review and fact checks..
2. Information is timely if it is less than how many years old?
- 20 years
- 15 years
- 1 year
- 1 month
As a rule of thumb, data that is older than 15 years is no longer relevant.
As a rule of thumb, data that is older than 15 years is no longer relevant.
As a rule of thumb, data that is older than 15 years is no longer relevant.
As a rule of thumb, data that is older than 15 years is no longer relevant.
3. Which of the following indicates likely bias?
- The author includes his name and biography.
- The writer claims that something always or never happens.
- There are citations for most data.
- Both points of view are treated fairly.
Generalizations that use words such as always and never are a red flag for a biased article.
Generalizations that use words such as always and never are a red flag for a biased article.
Generalizations that use words such as always and never are a red flag for a biased article.
Generalizations that use words such as always and never are a red flag for a biased article.
4. What is one example of someone’s frame of reference?
- claims that the wealthy do not pay enough taxes
- the experience of growing up without enough food
- the argument that not enough money goes to welfare
- the opinion that Medicaid is often used fraudulently
Someone's frame of reference includes the experiences that influence his or her opinions on various matters.
Someone's frame of reference includes the experiences that influence his or her opinions on various matters.
Someone's frame of reference includes the experiences that influence his or her opinions on various matters.
Someone's frame of reference includes the experiences that influence his or her opinions on various matters.
5. Which statement is most likely a fact?
- The debt ceiling is too high to sustain the strength of the U.S. economy.
- The CBO has found that the new tax plan will increase the national debt.
- Federal debt levels do not matter when everyday Americans are suffering.
- The government is setting a bad example for citizens by relying on debt.
Even though it is an estimate, the amount of money the debt will increase can be proved mathematically.
Even though it is an estimate, the amount of money the debt will increase can be proved mathematically.
Even though it is an estimate, the amount of money the debt will increase can be proved mathematically.
Even though it is an estimate, the amount of money the debt will increase can be proved mathematically.
6. A reliable website should include what information?
- links to similar websites
- the date it was created and revised
- large fonts, colors, and pictures
- a list of email addresses
A good website should let you know when it was published and when it was last revised so you can identify the timeliness of the material.
A good website should let you know when it was published and when it was last revised so you can identify the timeliness of the material.
A good website should let you know when it was published and when it was last revised so you can identify the timeliness of the material.
A good website should let you know when it was published and when it was last revised so you can identify the timeliness of the material.
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