Fact or Fiction
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During the pandemic, what has been a common issue related to information?

  • Malinformation
  • Non-information
  • Misinformation (correct)
  • Disinformation
  • What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?

  • Misinformation is intentional, while disinformation is unintentional
  • Misinformation is unintentional, while disinformation is intentional (correct)
  • Misinformation is spread by individuals, while disinformation is spread by organizations
  • Misinformation is false, while disinformation is accurate
  • What term is used to describe information that is designed to damage a person's reputation?

  • Malinformation (correct)
  • Disinformation
  • Misinformation
  • Non-information
  • Which news outlet was analyzed in the content analysis?

    <p>Al Jazeera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of the content analysis?

    <p>Both news stories and readers commentary about Middle East respiratory syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the duration of the content analysis?

    <p>12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Information Issues During the Pandemic

    • A common issue related to information during the pandemic is the spread of misleading or false information.

    Misinformation vs Disinformation

    • Misinformation refers to incorrect or inaccurate information that is spread unintentionally.
    • Disinformation refers to false information that is deliberately created and spread to deceive people.

    Defamatory Information

    • Defamatory information is a term used to describe information that is designed to damage a person's reputation.

    Content Analysis

    • A content analysis was conducted on a specific news outlet.
    • The focus of the content analysis was to examine the information spread by the news outlet.
    • The duration of the content analysis was not specified.

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    Test your knowledge on fake news during the pandemic and learn about common issues related to information. Discover the difference between misinformation and disinformation, and find out the term used to describe information that aims to damage someone's reputation. Stay informed and separate fact from fiction!

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