Understanding Reliable Data 3rd and 4th

Reliable data is __________ information.

• Trustworthy

• Untrustworthy

• Neither

• Both

Reliable data should be persuasive and credible.

• True

• False

What are examples of unreliable data? (Select all that apply)

• Survey

• Facebook post

• Rumor heard at lunch

• Measurements

Your family is discussing which animal to adopt as a pet. Your older brother states that dogs are the better pet because he sees more people walking their dogs in the neighborhood. Is this data reliable or unreliable?

• Reliable

• Unreliable

Reliable data is __________ information.

• Trustworthy

• Untrustworthy

• Neither

• Both

Reliable data should be persuasive and credible. (True or False)

• True

• False

What are examples of unreliable data? (Select all that apply)

• Survey

• Facebook post

• Rumor heard at lunch

• Measurements

Your family is discussing which animal to adopt as a pet. Your older brother states that dogs are the better pet because he sees more people walking their dogs in the neighborhood. Is this data reliable or unreliable?

• Reliable

• Unreliable

• Cannot be determined

• Both reliable and unreliable

What types of problems could occur from using your brother's data on dogs when deciding on a family pet?

• Your family may not have the time to devote to a dog based on its needs.

• Your family may regret getting a dog instead of a cat or fish that requires less maintenance.

• Your family might choose a pet that is not suitable for their lifestyle.

• All of the above