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Economics 12
1. Economic Inquiry and Skills
1.3 Assessing Source Credibility
Master Source Credibility Assessment for Economic Research
Learn systematic methods to evaluate the reliability and trustworthiness of economic sources using proven frameworks.
What You'll Learn
CRAAP framework evaluates currency authority accuracy purpose coverage systematically
Primary sources provide original data while secondary sources analyze
Funding sources and conflicts of interest influence research objectivity
Methodological transparency enables verification of claims and conclusions
What You'll Practice
1
Identify credible Canadian economic institutions and their data sources
2
Apply CRAAP criteria to distinguish reliable from biased sources
3
Recognize conflicts of interest in industry-funded economic research
Why This Matters
Mastering source credibility assessment enables students to make informed decisions based on reliable evidence rather than misinformation or biased claims.
This Unit Includes
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Source Credibility
CRAAP Framework
Bias Identification
Primary Sources
Economic Research

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