When researching the impact of microplastics on marine life, which source would likely provide the most authoritative data for a 9th-grade science report?

A report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

You find a graph showing that ice cream sales and shark attacks both increase in July. Attributing shark attacks to ice cream consumption is a failure in which skill?

Interpreting and using data correctly

Which of the following is a key step in protecting sensitive research data on a laptop?

Setting a strong password and using encryption

What is the best way to handle a situation where two different credible news agencies report slightly different numbers for a local election?

Cross-reference with a third primary source, like the official city clerk's office

When researching the impact of microplastics on marine life, which source would likely provide the most authoritative data for a 9th-grade science report?

A report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

You find a graph showing that ice cream sales and shark attacks both increase in July. Attributing shark attacks to ice cream consumption is a failure in which skill?

Interpreting and using data correctly

Which of the following is a key step in protecting sensitive research data on a laptop?

Setting a strong password and using encryption

What is the best way to handle a situation where two different credible news agencies report slightly different numbers for a local election?

Cross-reference with a third primary source, like the official city clerk's office

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Data Literacy Fundamentals for 9th Grade Quiz (Easy) Worksheet • Free PDF Download with Answer Key

Strengthen foundational skills in spotting credible evidence and organizing digital archives to navigate the information-heavy world of high school research.

Pedagogical Overview

This quiz assesses ninth-grade students' ability to evaluate source credibility, manage digital academic files, and recognize cognitive biases in research. Using a mixture of contextual scenarios and multiple-choice formats, the assessment employs a scaffolding approach to bridge basic digital literacy with higher-order data analysis. It serves as an ideal formative assessment for high school introductory research units or digital citizenship workshops.

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Tool: Multiple Choice Quiz

Subject: Arts & Other

Category: Computer Science & Technology

Grade: 9th Grade

Difficulty: Easy

Topic: Data Literacy

Language: 🇬🇧 English

Items: 10

Answer Key: Yes

Hints: No

Created: Feb 14, 2026

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What Students Will Learn

Evaluate the credibility and authority of diverse digital data sources for academic research.
Identify and distinguish between correlation, causation, and cognitive biases like confirmation bias.
Apply systematic data management and security practices to organize and protect digital archives.

All 10 Questions

When researching the impact of microplastics on marine life, which source would likely provide the most authoritative data for a 9th-grade science report?
A) A personal blog post sharing beach cleanup photos
B) An anonymous thread on a social media forum
C) A report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
D) An advertisement for a brand of eco-friendly water bottles
True or False: Using a dataset from 1995 to predict tomorrow's smartphone market trends is an example of using relevant and timely data.
A) True
B) False
A student organizes their history project interviews by naming files 'Interview_Smith_2023' and 'Interview_Jones_2023'. This practice is an example of ______.
A) Data collection
B) Data management
C) Data visualization
D) Data bias

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You find a graph showing that ice cream sales and shark attacks both increase in July. Attributing shark attacks to ice cream consumption is a failure in which skill?
A) Data encryption and security
B) Finding primary sources
C) Interpreting and using data correctly
D) Backing up digital records
True or False: If a website looks professional and has many followers, the data it presents is guaranteed to be accurate.
A) True
B) False
Which of the following is a key step in protecting sensitive research data on a laptop?
A) Deleting the files after every use
B) Setting a strong password and using encryption
C) Sharing the login info with classmates for backup
D) Storing all data on the public school desktop
When a researcher only looks for data that confirms what they already believe, they are demonstrating ______.
A) Confirmation bias
B) Data ethics
C) Spreadsheet logic
D) Cloud storage
True or False: Citations are a part of data literacy because they allow others to verify the source and reliability of the data you use.
A) True
B) False
What is the best way to handle a situation where two different credible news agencies report slightly different numbers for a local election?
A) Ignore both sets of data and make up a number
B) Pick the number that you like better
C) Cross-reference with a third primary source, like the official city clerk's office
D) Assume the data is useless because it doesn't match
If you are creating a map of local parks for a geography project, using the most recent 'OpenStreetMap' data is an example of ______.
A) Data entry
B) Finding data
C) Data encryption
D) Data destruction

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Data Literacy Quiz is an excellent no-prep option for sub-plans because the clear explanations provided for each answer allow students to self-correct and learn independently even when the regular instructor is away.

Most ninth graders will complete this Data Literacy Quiz in approximately 15 to 20 minutes, making it a perfect bell-ringer or exit ticket for a busy lesson on information science.

This Data Literacy Quiz supports differentiation by providing concrete real-world scenarios that help struggling learners grasp abstract concepts like confirmation bias through relatable examples.

While specifically designed as a 9th-grade assessment, this Data Literacy Quiz is also highly effective for 8th-grade advanced students or 10th-grade review sessions focused on foundational research skills.

You can use this Data Literacy Quiz as a pre-assessment at the start of a research unit to identify which students already understand source evaluation and which need more direct instruction on data integrity.

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