Data & Infographics: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information

What does John Green emphasize about data in the introduction?

• Statistics are always reliable.

• Data is always accurate.

• Data should be taken at face value.

• Context and source are crucial in interpreting data.

What is a key takeaway about data from the Stanford History Education Group study?

• Middle schoolers always verify data sources.

• Data without a source can still be credible.

• Many students trust data without verifying its source.

• All data on the internet is reliable.

Why is it important to know who conducted and commissioned the research behind data?

• To avoid using any data in research.

• To make the data look more appealing.

• To understand the potential biases and reliability of the data.

• To ensure the data is always positive.

What should you check when analyzing data visualizations?

• If the data is easy to understand.

• If the data is colorful.

• If the data is accurate and fairly presented.

• If the data is from a popular website.

What is a common issue with data visualizations?

• They are never creative.

• They can be manipulated to mislead viewers.

• They are always accurate.

• They always show the full picture.