A Key Factor to Consider When Reading About the Results

question 3

Multiple Choice

A key factor to consider when reading about the results of a study on the Internet,in a newspaper,or in a news magazine is to

• A)consider the source of the information.
• B)determine how well it fits with what others have told you in the past.
• C)rely on your common sense or "gut" intuition.
• D)popular media outlets always have inaccurate information.

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Definitions:

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine that reduces the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover in a negligence-based claim, based upon the degree to which the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to cause the injury.

Assumption of Risk

A legal doctrine where an individual knowingly exposes themselves to danger and is considered to have voluntarily assumed the risk of injury.

Adulterated Food

Food products that have been compromised in quality or safety due to the addition of substances or the removal of vital components.

Consequential Damages

These refer to indirect losses that result from a breach of contract, which were foreseeable and a direct consequence of the breach, such as lost profits or revenue.