Determining Accuracy and Credibility of the Information

Determining Accuracy and Credibility
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Determining Accuracy and Credibility
In Module 3, the primary discussion was about bias and extraneous variables (Module 3, 2022). The reason these factors are examined is that they significantly influence the accuracy and credibility of the information during studies. Accuracy refers to the state of being precise and correct. Credibility entails being convincing, trusted, or believable. When performing research or examining data, it is crucial to determine the accuracy and credibility of the information. The paper focuses on how to determine the accuracy and credibility of the information and the ethical benefits of excluding irrelevant data in a study.
There exist numerous ways to determine the accuracy and credibility of the information during research. The Internet has made data from numerous sources available, such as newspapers, journals, articles, blogs, government websites, health institutions, and global corporations, which sometimes make it challenging to determine the accuracy and credibility of the data (Liao & Hitchcock, 2018). Nevertheless, one way to determine the correctness and trustworthiness of the information is by using scholarly databases to access peer-reviewed sources. In most cases, peer-reviewed sources are well-researched and documented articles written by experts in specific fields. Using such information guarantees accuracy and credibility. Besides, editors in these databases use different methods to determine if the reported data is accurate, valid, and credible (Liao & Hitchcock, 2018). The other way is to research who the author is before using a specific article. At this juncture, if the author is a scholar who specializes in the subject that he or she has written an article, the information obtained is said to be credible.
The other crucial thing that can help an individual determine the accuracy and credibility of the information is the publisher and date of publication. If the publisher is renowned in the academic field, it means that the company cannot allow the publication of vague studies. Besides, the publis...