Which of the Following Is Not One of the Reasons

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the reasons behind the notion that Canadians receive "third-hand" information about political news?

• A) News stories about Canadian politics are produced by American news sources, then re-sold to Canadian news outlets, then rewritten for Canadian audiences.
• B) News stories are re-told by the reporters who are describing them and using carefully selected imagery and language.
• C) Reporters' accounts of what happened are shaped by the decisions of others involved in packaging the story for television news.
• D) Viewers are ultimately influenced by a number of people whose choices contribute to what we call "the news."
• E) Viewers are not personally witnesses to the action or occurrence covered in the story.

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Definitions:

Supporting Data

additional information or evidence used to reinforce or substantiate a claim, argument, or conclusion.

Quarterly Report

A financial statement issued by a company every three months, providing a summary of its operational and financial performance.

Technical Data

Information that pertains to the technical aspects of a product, service, or system, including specifications, measurements, and usage instructions.

Decision Makers

Individuals or groups responsible for making choices that will impact the outcomes of a situation or strategy.