Practice Critical Evaluation of Sources and Claims - 13.4 | Unit 13: Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Connections | IB Board Grade 12 – Individuals and Societies
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13.4 - Critical Evaluation of Sources and Claims

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does authorship refer to in evaluating a source?

💡 Hint: Think about who wrote the report.

Question 2

Easy

Why is it important to check the currency of a source?

💡 Hint: Consider how quickly information can change.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Which aspect of a source assesses if the creator has expertise?

  • Currency
  • Authorship
  • Bias

💡 Hint: Think about who wrote the information.

Question 2

True or False: Correlation implies one factor causes another.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the ice cream and heat wave example.

Solve 3 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate the following claim: 'Social media use leads to increased anxiety among teenagers.' Discuss the multiple factors you would investigate.

💡 Hint: Ask yourself what could influence the results.

Question 2

Consider a research paper you read. Outline how you would assess its validity and potential biases.

💡 Hint: Follow a systematic approach in your evaluation.

Challenge and get performance evaluation