EcoPlus Claims Verification and Analysis

EcoPlus Claims Verification and Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Science, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video discusses the rising gas prices and introduces EcoPlus, a product claiming to reduce fuel consumption by up to 55%. The Verify team investigates these claims, consulting sources like AAA and industry experts. EcoPlus later revises its claim to a 15% reduction, but lacks supporting data. Experts remain skeptical, suggesting such devices are often untested and ineffective. The video concludes that EcoPlus does not guarantee savings and encourages viewers to submit claims for verification.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current national average price for a gallon of regular gas?

$4.59

$4.46

$4.79

$4.39

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state has an average gas price of $4.46?

California

Texas

Virginia

Florida

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is investigating the claims about EcoPlus?

The Verify team

AAA

Patrick DeHaan

Gas Buddy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the claimed fuel consumption reduction by EcoPlus according to their website?

45%

35%

25%

55%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actual reduction percentage did EcoPlus claim in their response?

15%

20%

10%

25%

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did EcoPlus say they didn't have specific data to support their claims?

High costs

Technical difficulties

Limited resources

Lack of interest

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do industry experts think about devices like EcoPlus?

They are largely untested and unverified

They are widely recommended

They are cost-effective

They are highly effective

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