VCLA Research and Information Literacy 3

Question 1

The CRAAP test is a tool used to evaluate sources. What does the 'A' in CRAAP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Both Accuracy and Authority

Answer

In the CRAAP test, there are two 'A' criteria: Accuracy (is the information correct and supported by evidence?) and Authority (who is the author and are they qualified?).

Question 2

What distinguishes a fact from an opinion in a research source?

Accepted Answer

Facts can be verified with evidence; opinions reflect personal beliefs or interpretations

Answer

A fact is a statement that can be verified with objective evidence, while an opinion reflects a personal belief, judgment, or interpretation that may not be universally verifiable.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an abstract in a research article?

Accepted Answer

To provide a brief summary of the article's purpose, methods, and findings

Answer

An abstract is a concise summary at the beginning of a research article that helps readers quickly determine whether the article is relevant to their research needs.

Question 4

Which of the following types of bias might affect information presented in a source?

Accepted Answer

Confirmation bias, where an author selects evidence that supports a predetermined conclusion

Answer

Confirmation bias occurs when a writer selectively presents evidence that supports their existing viewpoint while ignoring contradictory evidence, which can distort the accuracy of a source.

Question 5

When evaluating a source for relevance, a researcher should consider:

Accepted Answer

Whether the source directly addresses the research question or topic at hand

Answer

Relevance is determined by how well the source's content directly addresses the specific research question, argument, or topic the writer is investigating.

VCLA Exam Practice Test

VCLA Exam Practice Test

VCLA Research and Information Literacy 3