Match Each of the Following Terms to Its Meaning

question 53

Multiple Choice

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I. crowdsourcing
II. crowdfunding
III. digital divide
IV. social media
V. crisis-mapping tools

• A) facilitates exchange of ideas
• B) gap between those with access to technology and those without
• C) collect electronic information and instantly make the information publicly available
• D) solicits small donations from a large number of people
• E) used by marketers to solicit online consumer input

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Empirical Evidence

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Theoretical Grounds

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Policy Assessment

The process of evaluating the effectiveness, outcomes, and impacts of public policies.