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GE 150 Reading 6.2
Reading 6.2 Evidence Stress Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the purpose of the 10 Tests of Evidence? | To determine how strong, trustworthy, and useful evidence is |
| What is Relevance? | Whether the evidence actually supports the claim |
| What is Specificity? | Using exact numbers, dates, names, and details instead of vague statements |
| What is Objectivity? | Whether the source is neutral or has a reason to be biased |
| What is Reliability? | The source's track record of providing accurate information |
| What is Access? | Whether the source had direct access to the information |
| What is Expertise? | Whether the source has the education, training, or background needed to understand the subject |
| What is Timeliness? | Whether the evidence is current andstill relevant |
| What is External Consistency? | Whether the evidence agrees with other independent sources |
| What is Internal Consistency? | Whether the evidence agrees with itself and does not contradict iself |
| What is Cumulativeness? | Multiple pieces of evidence that all point toward the same conclusion |
| What are the 10 Tests |