Mastering Data Management
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Which type of information source contains original, first-hand information?

  • Web sources
  • Tertiary sources
  • Primary sources (correct)
  • Secondary sources

What is the term used to describe the interpretation, review, or reporting on original sources?

  • Tertiary sources
  • Primary sources
  • Secondary sources (correct)
  • Web sources

Which type of information source contains little or no information but points to other sources of information?

  • Secondary sources
  • Tertiary sources (correct)
  • Web sources
  • Primary sources

What are some signs of poor quality on a website?

<p>Colloquial speech and misspelled words (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commercial sites mentioned in the text?

<p>To sell products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are hoaxes and urban legends mentioned in the text?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can examples of hoaxes be found?

<p>At hoaxbusters.org (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor to consider when evaluating the author's authority?

<p>The author's employment and position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to determine if a source is biased?

<p>The author's motive in writing the work (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of reputable publishers, professional associations, or university presses?

<p>They publish high quality materials (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to determine the reliability of a website?

<p>The domain in the URL (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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