Facts Alone Fall Short in Correcting Science Misinformation
August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024
PULLMAN, Washington, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
Just the facts may not be enough to overcome misinformation, a recent study indicates.
In an experiment, 152 college students who had been exposed to misinformation read one of two articles intended to give them the correct, scientifically backed information. Those who read an expository article that had "just the facts" retained more misconceptions than tho . . .
Just the facts may not be enough to overcome misinformation, a recent study indicates.
In an experiment, 152 college students who had been exposed to misinformation read one of two articles intended to give them the correct, scientifically backed information. Those who read an expository article that had "just the facts" retained more misconceptions than tho . . .