The document discusses factors to consider when evaluating information: Reliability refers to whether the information can be verified and the trustworthiness of the source. Accuracy means how close the information is to actual data. Value is if the information helps with decision making. Authority is the credibility of the source. Timeliness considers if information remains relevant over time or becomes outdated. Skills for evaluating reliability include checking the author, citations, domain/owner, and date. For accuracy, one should check facts, cross-reference sources, and determine the reason for publishing.

1. Things to
Consider in
Evaluating
Information
MIL-Week 4

2. Objectives
 Identify the skills in determining the
accuracy and reliability of information.
 Determine the accuracy, reliability and
value of information by questioning the
source of data, limitations of the
information gathering tools or
strategies, and the rationale of the
conclusions

3. Things to Consider in Evaluating Information
Reliability
The Information is said to be reliable if
it can be verified and evaluate. Others
refer to the trustworthiness of the
source in evaluating the reliability of
information.
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4. Things to Consider in Evaluating Information
Accuracy
Accuracy refers to the closeness of
the report to the actual data.
Measurement of accuracy varies,
depending on the type of information
being evaluated. Forecasts are
similar to the actual data and
financial values are correct.
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5. Things to Consider in Evaluating Information
Value
The information is said to be valued if it
aids the user in making or improving
decisions.
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6. Things to Consider in Evaluating Information
Authority
The authority of the source is the one
authored or published the information
and the credibility of the sources.
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7. Things to Consider in Evaluating Information
Timeliness
The source reliability, accuracy and value of
information may vary based on the time it was
produced or acquired. It may become irrelevant
and inaccurate with the passing of time (thus
making it less valuable). Other information may
be timeless, proven to be the same in reliability,
accuracy, and value throughout history.
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8. Skills in Determining the Reliability of Information
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Check the
Domain or
owner of the
site / page
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Check the
author
3
Check the
Citations
2
Check the
Date of
publication
or of update

9. Skills in Determining Accurate Information
Look for facts
1
Cross-reference
with other
source for
consistency
2
Determine the
reason for
writing and
publishing the
information
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10. Types of Sources