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Opinions are personal judgments, conclusions, or attitudes that may or may not be accurate. Scientific research provides a framework for distinguishing these subjective viewpoints from facts, which are based on empirical evidence.
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Evaluating a Proposed Community Program
A city council is considering a proposal for a new after-school program. The company selling the program's curriculum presents a study showing that participants' test scores improved by 25%. However, the study was funded entirely by the same company. Based on a critical evaluation of this information, what is the most prudent course of action for the city council?
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Example of Distinguishing Fact and Opinion in Online Information
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Importance of Evaluating Research Critically
Fact
Evaluating a Proposed Community Program
A city council is considering a proposal for a new after-school program. The company selling the program's curriculum presents a study showing that participants' test scores improved by 25%. However, the study was funded entirely by the same company. Based on a critical evaluation of this information, what is the most prudent course of action for the city council?
Early Intervention Programs
Example of Distinguishing Fact and Opinion in Online Information