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Social media has become a forum for discussions about politics and public policy. These conversations often include links to news articles, videos, and other sources, but the quality of this evidence varies tremendously. In this task, students are presented with two posts from a Facebook conversation and asked to explain which contains better evidence.

Crash Course Video #8: Data & Infographics

John Green explains why it’s important to investigate the relevance and reliability of statistics and infographics posted online.