| Contemporary's GED Social Studies Kenneth Tamarkin Jeri W. Bayer
Analyzing Social Studies Materials
Chapter Outline
Analysis
(See page 59)
Analysis: the ability to break information down into its basic parts, or elements, to better understand how it works |
| | | Distinguishing Facts from Opinions and Hypotheses
(See pages 59–64)
- Facts are statements that can be proved to be true.
- Opinions state the writer’s feelings or ideas about a topic and are influenced heavily by background, values, and outlook on life. Opinions cannot be proved or disproved.
- Hypotheses are conjectures that are made for the purpose of explaining an event. Hypotheses may be tested and proved or disproved with the passage of time or the acquisition of more information.
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| | | Distinguishing Conclusions from Supporting Statements
(See pages 65–70)
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A conclusion is a statement that, while not directly stated, can be supported by facts given in a passage or illustration.
- Supporting statements are provable facts that support a conclusion.
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| | | Identifying Comparisons and Contrasts
(See pages 92–94)
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When you compare two things, you look for ways in which they are similar.
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When you contrast two things, you look for ways in which they are different.
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| | | Determining the Implications, Effects, and Value of Presenting Visual Data in Different Ways
(See pages 95–98)
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minimizing a large issue
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sensationalizing a minor issue
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trying to present information as clearly and fairly as possible
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