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A New Scoring Algorithm for Multiple-Choice Tests: Conditional Knowledge Model [PDF]
This paper uses basic rules of probability to develop a new scoring method. The method accounts for guessing, partial knowledge, and misinformation; it also differentiates between incorrect responses and omits.
Alex Strashny
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The Discussions of Monkeypox Misinformation on Social Media
DataThe global outbreak of the monkeypox virus was declared a health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). During such emergencies, misinformation about health suggestions can spread rapidly, leading to serious consequences.
Or Elroy, Abraham Yosipof
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How older adults manage misinformation and information overload - A qualitative study
BMC Public HealthBackground The COVID-19 pandemic was characterized by an abundance of information, some of it reliable and some of it misinformation. Evidence-based data on the impact of misinformation on attitudes and behaviours remains limited.
M. Vivion +5 more
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Misinformation on Misinformation: Conceptual and Methodological Challenges
, 2022 Alarmist narratives about online misinformation continue to gain traction despite evidence that its prevalence and impact are overstated. Drawing on research examining the use of big data in social science and reception studies, we identify six ...
Acerbi, Alberto +2 more
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Fact or fake: information, misinformation and disinformation via social media
In this special issue ‘Fact or Fake: Information, Misinformation, and Disinformation via Social Media’, the Journal of Strategic Marketing presents a collection of papers that delve into various topics aimed at gaining a comprehensive understanding of ...
Thaichon, Park +4 more
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Like and Share If You Agree: Fake News and Digital Radicalization in Canada [PDF]
openIn August of 2023, content from news outlets vanished from Meta platforms in Canada, marking the beginning of the Online News Act’s impact upon social media giants.
SPIVAK, NOA SHAINA
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Misleading Advertising in Duopoly [PDF]
In this paper, we build a model of strategic misleading advertising in duopolistic markets with horizontal product differentiation and advertising externality between firms.
Keisuke Hattori, Keisaku Higashida
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Abstract While honesty was a desirable quality in business, sometimes information was shared which was—or later became—false. Occasionally this resulted from a deliberate intent to deceive, but false information more commonly arose from genuine misunderstanding or an unexpected change in circumstance.
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The Future of Online Misinformation Research: Tackling the Landscape With Integrity and Urgency. [PDF]
J Med Internet ResChou WS.
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