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True and False Quiz
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1
It is generally reasonable to accept an unsupported claim if it does not conflict with your own observations, your background knowledge, or with other credible claims and if it comes from a credible source that you do not suspect of bias.
A)True
B)False
2
It is fair to say that some people, because of their particular training, are better than the average person at making reliable observations.
A)True
B)False
3
Eyewitness reports, in general, are exceptions to the rule that weigh a person's expertise in an area to determine whether or not to believe what they say. Everyone is equally qualified to make eyewitness reports.
A)True
B)False
4
In general, the more knowledgeable a person is about a given subject, the more reason there is to accept what the person says about it.
A)True
B)False
5
When assessing two conflicting eyewitness reports, one should trust the report of an expert over that of a layperson.
A)True
B)False
6
It is fair to conclude that there are some areas in which no person should be considered an expert.
A)True
B)False
7
In general it is safe to assume that claims made by the news media can be accepted as true without being suspicious.
A)True
B)False
8
You may be reasonably certain that information found in Wikipedia or an Internet blog is accurate and may be cited in term papers.
A)True
B)False





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