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Criteria for Quality in Information

 To evaluate information, you should understand the significance of scope of coverage, authority, objectivity, accuracy and timeliness. Follow the links below for more information about each of the criteria.

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Scope of Coverage

Authority

Objectivity

Accuracy

Timeliness

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Created: 2 August 2004
Revised: 6 March 2006
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