The Internet Has Been Used as a Rapid Means to Obtain

question 23

Multiple Choice

The Internet has been used as a rapid means to obtain information, including scientific ideas. Which one of the following statements about the Internet as a source of scientific information is FALSE?

• A) At present, the Internet is less regulated than broadcast and print media.
• B) Anyone can post "scientific" information, regardless of whether the information is misleading or not true.
• C) Information on the Internet is generally very reliable because inaccurate information is quickly removed or corrected.
• D) Individuals and/or groups may post information to promote their own personal interests rather than ideas that have been tested through the scientific process.

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Definitions:

Durbin-Watson Statistic

A statistical method utilized to identify autocorrelation within the residuals of a regression analysis.

Sample Regression Equation

An equation that estimates the relationship between the dependent variable and one or more independent variables based on sample data.

Intercept Term

A constant term in a regression equation that represents the expected value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are zero.

Coefficient

A coefficient is a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression.