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ICT Quiz - Information (Reliability, Validity and Bias) 02 (Questions)

Can you trust what you read online? Learn how to test reliability, validity and bias, so you can make sensible decisions using evidence, not guesses.

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Fascinating Fact:

Cross-checking means comparing information from more than one independent source, which helps you spot mistakes or exaggeration.

In KS3 ICT, you learn how to judge whether information and data are trustworthy. That means checking the source, spotting misleading claims, and thinking about how data was collected, processed, and presented.

Key Terms

Reliable: Information that stays consistent when it is checked again or tested in the same way.
Valid: Data that truly answers the question being asked, rather than measuring something else by mistake.
Misleading: Information that gives the wrong impression, often through selective facts, unclear graphs, or missing context.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I know if a website is reliable for school work?

A reliable website usually names the author or organisation, uses evidence, updates information, and avoids extreme claims. It is also supported by other trusted sources.

What does validity mean when collecting data?

Validity means the data collection method measures what it is meant to measure. For example, a survey about sleep must ask clear questions about sleep, not screen time.

What are common signs that information is biased?

Bias can show up as one-sided language, missing opposing views, cherry-picked statistics, or a sample that excludes certain groups. The goal is to influence, not inform.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Many websites contain 'biased' information because .......

[ ]	some people set out to deliberately mislead
[ ]	the authors have avoided personal opinion
[ ]	the authors have carefully checked their facts
[ ]	websites are created by people

2.

Some websites about the same topic have information that is very different. Which of the following is a likely explanation?

[ ]	Caused because people interpret facts in different ways
[ ]	This can always be avoided
[ ]	This is always deliberate
[ ]	This is usually easy to spot

3.

People rarely check the validity of websites because .......

[ ]	anti-virus software stops suspicious sites
[ ]	information on the web is just as reliable as any book
[ ]	it isn't really necessary these days
[ ]	validating websites takes longer than just searching

4.

Which do you think gives the least biased information?

[ ]	A site ending .co.uk
[ ]	A site ending .com
[ ]	A site ending .gov.uk
[ ]	A site ending .org

5.

When evaluating a website you should .......

[ ]	not believe anything you read
[ ]	not trust anything created more than five years ago
[ ]	think critically about what you view
[ ]	trust anything written by a teacher

6.

The quickest way to find a resource on the www is .......

[ ]	to enter a specific url in the address bar
[ ]	to get someone else to look for you
[ ]	to randomly access sites
[ ]	to use a search engine with a keyword

7.

Search engines are useful because .......

[ ]	they always find something interesting to view
[ ]	they always find what we are searching for
[ ]	they are free to use
[ ]	they search millions of websites for what we want to find

8.

Search engines can create long lists of 'hits'. A hit is .......

[ ]	a site containing all the information being searched for
[ ]	a site containing at least one of the keywords entered
[ ]	a site containing reliable sources of information
[ ]	a site containing some of the information you require

9.

Search engine results can be made more specific by .......

[ ]	using fewer keywords and linking them with 'and'
[ ]	using fewer keywords and linking them with 'or'
[ ]	using phrases in speech marks and negative keywords
[ ]	using more keywords and linking them with 'or'

10.

Different search engines .......

[ ]	always produce different search results
[ ]	often produce different search results
[ ]	produce the same results just in a different order
[ ]	usually produce exactly the same results

ICT Quiz - Information (Reliability, Validity and Bias) 02 (Answers)

1.

Many websites contain 'biased' information because .......

[ ]	some people set out to deliberately mislead
[ ]	the authors have avoided personal opinion
[ ]	the authors have carefully checked their facts
[x]	websites are created by people

It is very difficult to be completely objective and to avoid having your own views and beliefs influence what you write. A few people do set out to mislead others but the majority of bias on the Internet seems to be because of human nature

2.

Some websites about the same topic have information that is very different. Which of the following is a likely explanation?

[x]	Caused because people interpret facts in different ways
[ ]	This can always be avoided
[ ]	This is always deliberate
[ ]	This is usually easy to spot

In most situations, there are at least two different ways of looking at things. Only when there are no alternative explanations, do you have a real 'fact'. No-one could dispute for example that the Atlantic Ocean lies between the USA and Britain so it is definitely a fact

3.

People rarely check the validity of websites because .......

[ ]	anti-virus software stops suspicious sites
[ ]	information on the web is just as reliable as any book
[ ]	it isn't really necessary these days
[x]	validating websites takes longer than just searching

It is much easier to copy and paste from a website than to make a few notes, compare the information with other sites and cross-reference what you have learnt. Copying and pasting is NOT learning!

4.

Which do you think gives the least biased information?

[ ]	A site ending .co.uk
[ ]	A site ending .com
[x]	A site ending .gov.uk
[ ]	A site ending .org

Well at least we hope so as it means that you are visiting an official site of the British government!

5.

When evaluating a website you should .......

[ ]	not believe anything you read
[ ]	not trust anything created more than five years ago
[x]	think critically about what you view
[ ]	trust anything written by a teacher

Don't just accept what you see as 'true'. Question it and check it with other sources

6.

The quickest way to find a resource on the www is .......

[x]	to enter a specific url in the address bar
[ ]	to get someone else to look for you
[ ]	to randomly access sites
[ ]	to use a search engine with a keyword

If you know the url it will take you straight there

7.

Search engines are useful because .......

[ ]	they always find something interesting to view
[ ]	they always find what we are searching for
[ ]	they are free to use
[x]	they search millions of websites for what we want to find

The results they produce are not always useful. Remember, you can improve them by using negative keywords and speech marks

8.

Search engines can create long lists of 'hits'. A hit is .......

[ ]	a site containing all the information being searched for
[x]	a site containing at least one of the keywords entered
[ ]	a site containing reliable sources of information
[ ]	a site containing some of the information you require

A keyword being found does not mean success! Search engines have no intelligence and so you need to use yours to find the sites on which the keywords are actually relevant to what you are seeking

9.

Search engine results can be made more specific by .......

[ ]	using fewer keywords and linking them with 'and'
[ ]	using fewer keywords and linking them with 'or'
[x]	using phrases in speech marks and negative keywords
[ ]	using more keywords and linking them with 'or'

Remember, putting a minus sign in front of a keyword (with no gap between the word and the sign) will hide results that contain it

10.

Different search engines .......

[ ]	always produce different search results
[x]	often produce different search results
[ ]	produce the same results just in a different order
[ ]	usually produce exactly the same results

It is always useful to use three or four different search engines to help you to find the information you require. On the Internet, NEVER rely on a single source of information as it is quite possible that it could be unreliable