PRETEST: Steps in Analyzing and Evaluating Evidence

What is the excerpt all about?

• replacing libraries with tablets

• excessive use of mobile devices

• benefits of digital form resources

• disadvantages of digital form resources

What claim is expressed in the excerpt?

• Printed resources are outdated.

• Digital resources are much better than printed resources.

• Digital resources offer less information and understanding than printed resources.

• Digital resources cannot wholly replace printed resources, for myriads of issues also surround them.

Which of the following supports the claim, "It would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets"?

• Reading on tablets offers more benefits than reading in libraries.

• Reading in libraries may cause a higher incidence of more severe health problems.

• Reading on tablets makes the process slower and the retention and comprehension of information lesser.

• Reading on tablets causes higher instances of blurred vision, dizziness, and dry eyes.

What type of evidence is given below?

• analogical evidence

• anecdotal evidence

• statistical evidence

• testimonial evidence

Studies show that better handwashing practices could cut the rate of acute respiratory infections (including pneumonia) by more than 20 percent.

• analogical evidence

• anecdotal evidence

• statistical evidence

• testimonial evidence

According to WHO, about 16 million girls between the ages of 15-19 and around 1 million girls under 15 years old give birth each year.

• analogical evidence

• anecdotal evidence

• statistical evidence

• testimonial evidence

Studies show that the use of technology increases achievement and self-efficacy.

• analogical evidence

• anecdotal evidence

• statistical evidence

• testimonial evidence

The Philippine poverty rate decreased from 23.3% in 2015 to 16.7% in 2018 and is expected to decline further in the following years.

• analogical evidence

• anecdotal evidence

• statistical evidence

• testimonial evidence

"I have seen my classmates struggle in the face of discrimination. It breaks my heart to see people mistreat them just because they look different. We must stop discrimination and start looking at each other equally."

• analogical evidence

• anecdotal evidence

• statistical evidence

• testimonial evidence

"This weight loss product is very effective. I have only been using it for two weeks, and I can already see the results."

• analogical evidence

• anecdotal evidence

• statistical evidence

• testimonial evidence