Identifying Credible Sources Quick Check

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Question
Why is it important to use a resource published within the past 10 years?(1 point)
Responses

Older articles might contain information that has changed.
Older articles might contain information that has changed.

The author of the article might have a different opinion now.
The author of the article might have a different opinion now.

Older articles are not as interesting to readers.
Older articles are not as interesting to readers.

The author of the article might be more qualified now.
The author of the article might be more qualified now.
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The correct response is:

Older articles might contain information that has changed.

Using more recent resources is important because information, research findings, and best practices can evolve over time. Therefore, older articles may not reflect the most current understanding or developments in a given field.