Research Skills

Question 1

What is the main idea of this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Playing video games has a noticeable effect on the brain and behavior.

Question 2

Which questions are strong research questions? Select two options.What was the average temperature change from 1950 to 2019?What is the average age that babies begin to walk?When were dogs first trained as pets?How can caffeine affect middle school students’ academic performance?What painting style is Claude Monet famous for?How can analyzing fashion trends affect the growth of a clothing company?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

How can caffeine affect middle school students’ academic performance?; How can analyzing fashion trends affect the growth of a clothing company?

Question 3

Which detail could Vivian cite as evidence in response to the research question?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Production of gases that contribute to global warming has increased since 1900.

Question 4

Which quotation best describes how electronic devices deliver information to young users?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“a smartphone-told story spoon-feeds images, words, and pictures”

Question 5

When might you need to adjust to new information? Select three options.You find out that many sources agree with your position.You find convincing information that changes your mind.You find unreliable or inappropriate sources of information.You find significant evidence that contradicts your argument.You find examples or evidence that is similar to what you already have.You find stronger or more current information that supports your position.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

You find convincing information that changes your mind.; You find significant evidence that contradicts your argument.; You find stronger or more current information that supports your position.

Question 6

What information did you address in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The evidence contradicts Maritza’s existing position by challenging those ideas.; The evidence is strong enough to require an explanation.; The evidence might be convincing enough to cause Maritza to revise her argument and response.

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