ISASP Critical Thinking and Data Interpretation

Question 1

When interpreting a bar graph on ISASP, what should you examine first?

Accepted Answer

The title, axis labels, and scale to understand what is being measured and compared

Answer

Only the tallest bar to find the answer

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The color of each bar

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The source listed at the bottom of the graph

Question 2

What is the difference between a 'fact' and an 'opinion' in a reading passage?

Accepted Answer

A fact can be verified as true or false; an opinion expresses a personal belief or judgment

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Facts are found only in fiction; opinions are in nonfiction

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Opinions are always wrong; facts are always right

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There is no difference — all statements in published text are facts

Question 3

On an ISASP data table, how do you identify a trend?

Accepted Answer

Look for a consistent increase, decrease, or pattern across the data over time or categories

Answer

Find the largest number in the table

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Read only the first row of data

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Count the number of columns

Question 4

What does it mean to 'evaluate the credibility of a source' in ISASP informational reading tasks?

Accepted Answer

Assess whether the source is trustworthy based on authorship, evidence, bias, and publication

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Check how many pages the source contains

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Determine if the source has colorful graphics

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See if the source was published recently

Question 5

What is 'logical reasoning' as applied to ISASP argument analysis?

Accepted Answer

Using evidence and sound reasoning steps to support a conclusion without logical fallacies

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Accepting any statement made by an authority figure

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Drawing conclusions based on feelings rather than evidence

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Choosing the answer that sounds best

Question 6

In a line graph showing student test scores over five years, an upward trend means:

Accepted Answer

Scores have been consistently increasing over that five-year period

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Scores stayed the same every year

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Scores decreased each year

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Only one student's score improved