Question

Question # 2 Multiple Select Information included in the “About Us” page of a Web site might help you determine which of the following: Responses Web master’s home address Web master’s home address percentage of site visitors percentage of site visitors potential for bias potential for bias credibility of author credibility of author Question # 3 Multiple Select Which of the following Internet sources are from sponsored Web sites? Responses .gov .gov .edu .edu .org .org .name .name Question # 4 Multiple Select Verifying a source’s author, publisher, and sponsor is an example of checking the source’s: Responses none of the above none of the above timeliness timeliness reliability reliability bias bias

Answer 1

The correct answers for each question are:

Question 1:

Credibility of author

Potential for bias

Question 2:

.gov

.edu

Question 3:

Credibility of author

Bias

Reliability

Question 4:

Reliability

Bias

Question 1:

Credibility of author: Information about the author's background, qualifications, and experience can be found on the "About Us" page, potentially helping determine their credibility.

Potential for bias: The author's affiliation, funding sources, and personal beliefs mentioned on the page could reveal potential biases.

Question 2:

.gov: Websites ending in .gov are government websites, generally considered reliable and unbiased.

.edu: Websites ending in .edu are educational institution websites, often providing credible and unbiased information.

.org: Websites ending in .org are typically for non-profit organizations, but their reliability and bias can vary depending on the specific organization.

Question 3:

Credibility of author: Verifying the author's credentials helps assess their expertise and trustworthiness.

Bias: Checking the author's affiliation and funding sources can reveal potential biases.

Reliability: Examining the publisher's reputation and editorial standards helps assess the source's reliability.

Question 4:

Reliability: Verifying the author, publisher, and sponsor ensures the source's legitimacy and reduces the risk of misinformation.

Bias: Checking these aspects helps identify potential biases that might influence the information presented.