How will you determine the quality and accuracy of information?

How will you determine the quality and accuracy of information?

Remember that you can’t believe everything that you read. When you suspect problems, try to verify the information using other documents. Most genealogical information can be found in more than one place, so take the time to check other documents out.

How do you identify the accuracy of the online information?

Some indications that information is accurate are:the same information can be found in other reliable sources.the experiment can be replicated and returns the same results.the sources used for documentation are known to be generally reliable.the author of the information is known to have expertise on that subject.

What is the best strategy to determine accuracy of a source?

1) Accuracy. Verify the information you already know against the information found in the source. Look also for disclaimers as to the accuracy of the content. You may also want to double-check the information against a source that you already know is trustworthy.