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Checking information

The origin of a claim, quotation, statistic or piece of evidence.

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Source

The origin of a claim, quotation, statistic or piece of evidence.

Provenance

Information about where something came from and how it was produced or changed.

Corroboration

Comparing independent sources to see whether they support the same claim.

Qualification

A limitation or condition that narrows when a claim is valid.

Worked examples

Example 1

Which term best matches this description: The origin of a claim, quotation, statistic or piece of evidence.

Source is the matching concept in this lesson.

Source

Example 2

Which term best matches this description: Information about where something came from and how it was produced or changed.

Provenance is the matching concept in this lesson.

Provenance

Check your understanding

8 questions

Decimals or fractions are accepted for numeric answers. Proofs and written responses use sample answers and require human marking. This is practice, not a protected examination.

1 Which term best matches this description: The origin of a claim, quotation, statistic or piece of evidence.

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Source

Source is the matching concept in this lesson.

2 Which term best matches this description: Information about where something came from and how it was produced or changed.

Show answer and explanation

Provenance

Provenance is the matching concept in this lesson.

3 Which concept would you apply first in a situation where comparing independent sources to see whether they support the same claim.

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Corroboration

The scenario directly calls for Corroboration.

4 Name the concept described as: A limitation or condition that narrows when a claim is valid.

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Qualification

The intended concept is Qualification.

5 Which statement about Source is most accurate?

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The origin of a claim, quotation, statistic or piece of evidence.

The definition in the lesson notes gives the required condition.

6 Explain one important difference between Source and Provenance.

Sample answer and marking guidance

Source: The origin of a claim, quotation, statistic or piece of evidence. Provenance: Information about where something came from and how it was produced or changed.

Credit a clear distinction using both definitions and an appropriate example if supplied.

7 Give a short example showing how Corroboration would be used in practice.

Sample answer and marking guidance

A valid example should demonstrate this idea: Comparing independent sources to see whether they support the same claim.

Credit a relevant scenario that applies the concept rather than merely naming it.

8 Summarize why Qualification matters in the lesson “Checking information”.

Sample answer and marking guidance

Qualification matters because A limitation or condition that narrows when a claim is valid.

Credit the core purpose, scope and any important limitation from the notes.

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