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Which statements about a website's reliability are true? Select all that apply.
1. A website's sponsors often have an influence on the information presented.
2. A reputation for publishing accurate and credible material suggests reliability.
3. Websites that end in .edu and .gov do not need to be evaluated for reliability.
4. The appearance of a website is more important than the expertise of its authors.
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Correct answers: 1 and 2.
Brief explanations:
- 1 (true): Sponsors and funders can influence what is emphasized, omitted, or how material is framed, so sponsorship is an important factor to consider.
- 2 (true): A consistent reputation for accuracy and credibility is a good indicator of reliability.
- 3 (false): .edu and .gov domains can be high-quality, but they still need evaluation for bias, currency, authorship, and sources.
- 4 (false): Attractive design doesn’t guarantee accurate content; author expertise, evidence, and citations matter more.
Brief explanations:
- 1 (true): Sponsors and funders can influence what is emphasized, omitted, or how material is framed, so sponsorship is an important factor to consider.
- 2 (true): A consistent reputation for accuracy and credibility is a good indicator of reliability.
- 3 (false): .edu and .gov domains can be high-quality, but they still need evaluation for bias, currency, authorship, and sources.
- 4 (false): Attractive design doesn’t guarantee accurate content; author expertise, evidence, and citations matter more.
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