Problem Solving Steps
What does Scope of a problem mean?
WHO is being affected by a problem.
What does Transfer propaganda mean?
An object or person that symbolizes something. This object or person is supposed to transfer specific feelings to you.
How do you know if something is Biased?
It is a one-sided opinion either for or against something.
What does a positive correlation look like on a graph? (Must draw it on your whiteboard)
The line must be going up on a graph!
What does metacognition mean?
Thinking about your own thinking.
What are the 4 sizes of a problem?
Small, Medium, Large, Serious (Global)
What does false Equivalence fallacy mean?
An argument or claim in which two completely opposing arguments appear to be logically equal when in fact they are not.
Write (TRUE) or (FALSE) if this statement shows status quo bias:
"Our current healthcare system has flaws, but it's the best we have."
TRUE
What is the type of correlation for the following variables:
V1: The amount of time exercising.
V2: The Weight you will lose.
Positive Correlation
Which of the following is an example of an unlikely statement?
A. It will snow at my house in June.
B. I will live to at least 120.
C. Many students get sick in the first few weeks of school, due to the sharing of germs.
D. George Washington was the first US President.
It will snow at my house in June.
How many steps are in the problem Solving Method?
1. Identify the problem.
2. Size & scope
3. Generate Alternative Solutions
4. Think of consequences
5. Choose the best solutions
6. Analyze the outcomes
Which propaganda technique is used in the following Mcdonalds advertisement if it says,
" Dont stare too long, you'll MISS THE TRAIN".
Bandwagon
(TRUE) or (False) , Is this person challenging the status Quo?
" I decided to get my usual book from the library because I knew I would like it because I read it before."
FALSE
Write an example of what the correlation between the temperature, and a type of drink you might buy?
“When the temperature ________, the purchase of ________ goes ______.”
Ex: When the temperature goes up the purchase of hot coco goes down.
Write (TRUE) or (FALSE) if this statement is an example of an unintended consequence: "After banning plastic bags, people started using more paper bags, leading to increased deforestation."
TRUE
Give an exmaple of a Small vs. Serious sized problem.
Losing your phone vs. Climate Change
A television commercial portrays a terrible car accident, and a child crying as she visits a family member in the hospital. The ad reminds viewers to wear their seatbelt. What type of propaganda is this?
Fear
Create an unbiased statement about your school.
Answers may vary. Must contain a FACT about Lamar.
What is an example of a NO CORRELATION?
Example #1:The taller a person is, the nicer they will be.
What does OBJECTIVE versus SUBJECTIVE mean?
Objective is based on facts.
Subjective is based on opinions and personal feelings.
Emma and her friends are planning a school fundraiser to help raise money for new playground equipment. They have to raise $20,000. They decide that the best way to do this is to plan a spaghetti dinner, and charge attendees $10/person. This is an example of which of the following problem-solving steps?
A. Identify the problem.
B. Generate alternative solutions
C. Choose the best solution
D. Think of possible consequences
C. Choose the best solution
Create an example of a generalization fallacy.
Example must have words like: ALL, NEVER, EVERYONE, EVERYTHING etc.
" The drink I bought from Starbucks was gross. I'm never going to Starbucks again because everything is bad. "
What is an example of Challenging the Status Quo?
Going against your regular routine or norm.
What is an example of a variable that is most likely negatively correlated with less sleep?
Example: Number of referrals at school.
What does Authors hidden agenda mean?
An author’s hidden agenda is when a writer has a secret goal they are trying to achieve through their writing — but they don’t say it openly.