AVID Inquiry Quiz

A term that describes a statement based on opinions.

• Objective
• Subjective
• Collaborative
• Paradigm

Having the appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable.

• Plausible
• Impossible
• Collaboration
• Corroboration

Making reasoned judgements that are logical and well thought out.

• Inaccurate Reasoning
• Credible Thinking
• Communications
• Corroboration

The act of getting more evidence that agrees with one's other evidence in an argument; hence, making one's argument stronger.

• Collaboration
• Claim
• Argument
• Corroboration

A term that describes an opinion based on facts:

• Subjective

• Objective

• Paradigm

• Collaborative

A distinct set of concepts or thought patterns:

• Subjective

• Objective

• Collaborative

• Paradigm

What role could bias NOT play in inquiry?

• It could lead to a flawed approach

• It could lead one to ignore evidence

• It could affect interpretation of data

• It could affect the quality of evidence.

What is an inference?

• A conclusion based on reasoning and evidence.

• A concluding statement that cannot be proven.

• A random guess without reasoning.

• A type of evidence that is leading.

Which term refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of another?

• Empathy

• Sympathy

• Objectivity

• Subjectivity

What is the term for a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience?

• Bias

• Fact

• Inference

• Evidence