Validity and Reliability A Cheat Sheet Power Point

What does it mean Validity – Depends on the PURPOSE (reaching a conclusion) Must be inferred from evidence What you learn from it Reliability – The FACTS. Information that proves the truth. (supporting evidence) – Time in history – Facts & Details

Validity or Reliability When someone says you are a ‘reliable’ person, what do they really mean? (Validity) Are you a reliable person? What proof do you have? (Reliability)

Types of Text that measure Validity and Reliability Editorials Pieces that contain author’s statement or argument Nonfiction text that explains something

Words to look for in your questions? supports sound greatest benefit argument evidence reasons behind credible Reliable MOST VALID dependable convincing BEST be used

What questions may look like on the FCAT For what could the information in the article best be used? What does the author use to support the information in the article? What information from the article supports the conclusion that _________? What are the reasons behind the author’s opinion that________________? According to the information, what is the MOST VALID argument for_____________ ? Which statement best supports the idea that _________________? What is the greatest benefit of ____________________ ? What evidence supports _______________?

How can I find Validity and Reliability in a text? 1) Find the conclusion (validity): - there may be more than one conclusion 2) Find the details that support the conclusion (reliability): - there may be more than one detail to support each conclusion

Conclusion Support Notes web02/TEAMS/CRISS%20Lessons/TuerkCSNotes.pdf CONCLUSIONSUPPORT

Achoo! We all sneeze sometimes. Sneezing is a reflex that your body does automatically. That means you cannot make yourself sneeze or stop one once it has started. When you sneeze, your body is trying to get rid of bad things in your nose, such as bacteria. You have extra germs when you have a cold, so you sneeze a lot more. You might also sneeze when you smell pepper! Inside your nose, there are hundreds of tiny hairs. These hairs filter the air you breathe. Sometimes dust and pollen find their way through these hairs and bother your nasal passages. The nerves in the lining of your nose tell your brain that something is invading your body. Your brain, lungs, nose, mouth, and the muscles of your upper body work together to blow away the invaders with a sneeze. When you sneeze, germs from your nose get blown into the air. Using a tissue or “sneezing into your sleeve” captures most of these germs. It is very important to wash your hands after you sneeze into them, especially during cold and flu season. Achoo

Do you ever sneeze when you walk into bright sunlight? Some people say that happens to them often. Scientists believe the UV rays of the sun irritate the nose lining of these people so they sneeze. If someone nearby sneezes, remember to tell them “Gesundheit!” That is a funny-looking word which is pronounced “gezz-oont-hite.” It is the German word that wishes someone good health after sneezing.

Conclusion Support Notes CONCLUSIONSUPPORT Sneezing is a natural reflex in your nose that blows invaders in the nose back out to the air. reflex that your body does automatically When you sneeze, your body is trying to get rid of bad things in your nose, such as bacteria dust and pollen find their way through these hairs and bother your nasal passages nerves in the lining of your nose tell your brain that something is invading your body When you sneeze, germs from your nose get blown into the air