Asked by Jalia Arnwine on Apr 25, 2024
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Which of the following sources would offer the MOST source credibility on national crime statistics?
A) a close friend,who reads a lot of newspapers
B) a neighbor,who likes to watch police dramas on television
C) a researcher,who studies national trends in different types of criminal activity
D) a criminal
Source Credibility
The perceived trustworthiness, expertise, and reliability of the source of information.
National Crime Statistics
Data collected and analyzed at the national level that provides information on the incidence, types, and trends of crimes committed in a country.
Researcher
A person engaged in the systematic investigation into and study of materials, sources, etc., to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- Outline the criteria that impact the persuasiveness of messages, factoring in the source's reliability and the argument's intensity.
- Understand the impact of message and source characteristics on persuasion.
Verified Answer
MH
marwan hamzeMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A researcher who studies national trends in different types of criminal activity would have the most expertise and access to reliable sources for national crime statistics compared to a friend who reads the newspaper or a neighbor who likes to watch TV shows. A criminal's perspective would not be reliable.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the criteria that impact the persuasiveness of messages, factoring in the source's reliability and the argument's intensity.
- Understand the impact of message and source characteristics on persuasion.