The Concern That Data Values of an Information Source Fall

question 43

Multiple Choice

The concern that data values of an information source fall within a defined range reflects which quality dimension of information?

• A) accuracy
• B) integrity
• C) validity
• D) consistency

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

A situation in which one party in a transaction possesses information that the other party does not, leading to an imbalance in the transaction that can result in market inefficiency.

Asymmetric Information

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more or superior information compared to another. This can lead to an imbalance in power and potentially unfair transactions.

Genetic Tests

Procedures used to identify changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins to predict disease risk, diagnose diseases, or identify carriers of disease.

Mechanism Design

An area of economics that explores how contract or transaction structures can overcome asymmetric information problems.