Which Statement About the Accuracy of Information About Research Findings

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the accuracy of information about research findings obtained from the Internet is most accurate?

• A) Popular media websites virtually never misstate, exaggerate, or otherwise distort research findings.
• B) There really are no longer any reasonably reliable websites. It is best to rely on professional journals.
• C) It's best to find a handful of websites that you're comfortable with and stick to them, even if they do sometimes distort research findings.
• D) It is always important to consider who owns the website, as some corporations and organizations may be motivated to misstate research findings.

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Definitions:

Entry Barriers

Impediments that make it difficult for new participants to enter a specific industry or business field.

Monopolistic Competition

A term often used by economists to describe markets characterized by a large number of sellers that supply differentiated products to a market with low barriers to entry. Essentially, it is an alternative term for a competitive price-searcher market.

Marginal Revenue

Extra profit generated from the sale of one more unit of a product or service.

Marginal Cost

The additional cost incurred to produce one additional unit of a good or service.