Which of the Following Would Give a News Reporter the Best

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would give a news reporter the best and most comprehensive foundation for a news story involving a statistical study?

• A)A press release gives everything they need because it's written just for them.
• B)Another newspaper article written by a competitor.
• C)An article in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal, accompanied by a press release.
• D)A conference presentation given by the researchers themselves.

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Definitions:

Unethical Behavior

Actions or practices that are morally wrong, violating the principles of fairness, honesty, or respect in a professional or personal context.

Corporate Executives

Individuals who hold senior management positions within a company, responsible for making the major corporate decisions.

Whistleblower

An individual who exposes any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization.

Fraudulent Accounting

A practice involving intentional manipulation of financial statements to present a false picture of a company's financial health.