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Facts Versus Opinions
For social scientists, it is very important to tell the difference between facts and opinions.
Fact- a truth that can be proven by evidence such as measurement or direct observation.
For example- the sky is blue, Sacramento is the capital of California, or the voting age in the US is 18.
Opinion – a personal view, attitude, or belief.
For example- the sky is beautiful, San Diego is better than Sacramento, or the voting age should be 16 in
the US.
Identify the following as either fact or opinion by circling the correct answer:
1. Mexico is south of the US Fact Opinion
2. Mexico is beautiful Fact Opinion
3. Mexican food is delicious Fact Opinion
4. USA has 50 states Fact Opinion
5. Mr. McFarland is the best teacher ever Fact Opinion
6. Mr. McFarland is British Fact Opinion
Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
7. Please write 1 fact about Mount Miguel
8. Please write 1 opinion about Mount Miguel
9. Please write 1 fact about what you did last weekend
10. Please write 1 opinion about what you did last weekend

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Facts versus opinions

  • 1. Name _________________________________ Date _____________ Facts Versus Opinions For social scientists, it is very important to tell the difference between facts and opinions. Fact- a truth that can be proven by evidence such as measurement or direct observation. For example- the sky is blue, Sacramento is the capital of California, or the voting age in the US is 18. Opinion – a personal view, attitude, or belief. For example- the sky is beautiful, San Diego is better than Sacramento, or the voting age should be 16 in the US. Identify the following as either fact or opinion by circling the correct answer: 1. Mexico is south of the US Fact Opinion 2. Mexico is beautiful Fact Opinion 3. Mexican food is delicious Fact Opinion 4. USA has 50 states Fact Opinion 5. Mr. McFarland is the best teacher ever Fact Opinion 6. Mr. McFarland is British Fact Opinion Answer the following questions in complete sentences: 7. Please write 1 fact about Mount Miguel 8. Please write 1 opinion about Mount Miguel 9. Please write 1 fact about what you did last weekend 10. Please write 1 opinion about what you did last weekend