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Evaluating Evidence

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When evidence is attractively presented, convincingly stated, or aligns with our beliefs, it can be tempting to accept it without stopping to ask whether it comes from a reliable source or even supports the claims being made. This lesson gives students a chance to practice evaluating the reliability and relevance of online information.

Crash Course Video #6: Evaluating Evidence

In this episode of Crash Course, John Green explains how to determine if online evidence is reliable and relevant.