Evaluating a source in context
A student finds a detailed report about school transportation written by an organization that sells routing software. What is the best next step?
A
Use only the report’s conclusion because the methods might be technical.
B
Check the methods, funding, and evidence, and compare its claims with independent sources.
C
Reject every claim because the author has a commercial interest.
D
Accept the report because it contains precise numerical estimates.
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