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Claims, numbers and evidence
Investigate a message, compare percentages and read a chart. Three practical lessons for making sense of everyday information.
3 lessons · Learn at your own pace
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Try the exercise before reading its explanation. Answer the self-check questions in your own words, then compare your reasoning with the answers. Revisit any difficult section before moving on. No account or payment is needed.
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How to check an online claim: sources, dates and evidence
A forwarded notice, a cropped screenshot or a striking headline can travel further than its evidence. Learn a repeatable way to investigate before acting or sharing.
Learning outcome: Produce a short evidence note that separates the claim, supporting record, missing information and a proportionate next step.
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Percentage change and percentage points: read headlines correctly
“Up by 50%” sounds simple until the starting number changes. Work through attendance, registrations and prices to compare quantities fairly.
Learning outcome: Calculate both kinds of change, detect a changing denominator, and rewrite a dramatic headline into a precise numerical statement.
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How to read charts: axes, scales and missing data
Two pictures can show the same numbers and feel very different. Learn to read the labels, check the scale and explain the pattern without inventing a cause.
Learning outcome: Explain a bar or line chart, detect a misleading baseline, distinguish missing data from zero and write a careful caption.
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