Exercise
Form 10: Evaluating Statistics, Quotes, and Expert Opinions
Evaluate the use of statistics, direct quotes, and expert opinions in supporting non-fiction claims.
Questions
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MultiChoice
What counts as a credible expert opinion?
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Why do non-fiction writers include statistics in arguments?
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How are quotation marks used in balanced non-fiction texts?
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'80% of pupils preferred dogs.' What question should a critical reader ask?
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Which source is most authoritative on dietary health?
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What does 'cherry-picking statistics' mean?
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Which option incorporates a direct expert quote correctly?
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What is the benefit of quoting a university researcher?
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Which phrase provides specific statistical evidence rather than a general claim?
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How should a reader evaluate an expert quote?
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What happens if a text quotes three experts for side A and zero for side B?
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Which sentence provides data regarding car emissions?
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What does 'paraphrasing' an expert opinion mean?
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Which statistical evidence is most credible?
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What is the difference between a quote and a statistic?