# Checking information

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

Course: [Research and study skills](https://studybrix.com/en/courses/research-and-study/index.md)
Level: university
Prerequisites: No prerequisites.

## Notes

### 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.

## Practice questions

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

A. Corroboration
B. Provenance
C. Source
D. Qualification

Answer: Source

Explanation: 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.

A. Qualification
B. Corroboration
C. Provenance
D. Source

Answer: Provenance

Explanation: 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.

A. Source
B. Qualification
C. Corroboration
D. Provenance

Answer: Corroboration

Explanation: The scenario directly calls for Corroboration.

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

Answer: Qualification

Explanation: The intended concept is Qualification.

### 5. Which statement about Source is most accurate?

A. Comparing independent sources to see whether they support the same claim.
B. The origin of a claim, quotation, statistic or piece of evidence.
C. Information about where something came from and how it was produced or changed.
D. A limitation or condition that narrows when a claim is valid.

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

Explanation: The definition in the lesson notes gives the required condition.

### 6. Explain one important difference between Source and Provenance.

Sample answer / 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.

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

Explanation: 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 / marking guidance: Qualification matters because A limitation or condition that narrows when a claim is valid.

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

## Further reading

- https://www.learningscientists.org/

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