When Defamatory Statements Are Published Online

question 21

Multiple Choice

When defamatory statements are published online:

• A)the Internet Service Provider is liable
• B)liability cannot be determined
• C)the Internet Service Provider is NOT liable,unless the Internet Service Provider authored the content
• D)the defamation lawsuit must be filed in the World Court of Jurisdiction
• E)nothing can be done because defamation cannot occur online

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Definitions:

Linear Relationships

Relationships between two variables that can be depicted with a straight line on a graph, indicating a constant rate of change.

Structural Equation Modeling

Statistical techniques that are used to evaluate a proposed set of relationships among variables.

Theoretical Model

A formal representation of theory, often using diagrams or mathematical expressions to describe relationships between variables.

Third Variables

Variables that are not directly involved in the study but could affect the outcome of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.