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Advice needed!!

Every website has a different death, injured, homeless toll. I'm not sure which to follow, if my number is off in the exam will I loose marks? I could use the word around, but is that specific enough? I don't want to revise the wrong numbers. Is there a specific website, you know of, that I can rely on?​

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It's important to rely on credible sources when it comes to statistics and factual information, especially for exams or academic assignments. In the case of disaster-related tolls, it's common for different sources to provide slightly different numbers, and it can be difficult to determine which one is the most accurate.

One possible solution is to check multiple reputable sources and try to find a consensus. For example, you could look at official government reports or statements, news articles from reputable outlets, and international organizations such as the United Nations or the World Health Organization.

It's also a good idea to be transparent about the sources you used and any discrepancies you found, and to explain why you chose a particular number or range. This demonstrates that you have done your due diligence and can help mitigate any potential penalties for incorrect numbers.

  • In short, try to find reliable and credible sources, check multiple sources to see if they agree, and be transparent about your sources and any discrepancies you found.

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