The most concerning aspect in evaluating this information is reliability. The vague language, omission of findings, and the fact that the research was published online rather than in a scientific journal raise significant questions about the credibility and trustworthiness of the results.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
A mining company hires a team of scientists to research how their mines impact local wildlife. They are not happy with the results, so they wait a few years to publish. They do not include the name of their company in the publication. The language is vague and some findings are omitted. The results are published online, not in a scientific journal.
When evaluating this information, which is most concerning?
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publication date
publication date
reliability
reliability
authorship
authorship
publication type
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