Credibility
Definition
Credibility refers to the trustworthiness and believability of a source or information. It is the quality that makes people find someone or something reliable and convincing.
Analogy
Think of credibility like a reputation. Just as a person with a good reputation is more likely to be trusted, a source with high credibility is more likely to be believed.
Related terms
Validity: The extent to which something is accurate and based on sound reasoning.
Reliability: The consistency and dependability of a source or information.
Bias: A tendency or inclination towards a particular perspective or opinion, which can affect the credibility of information.
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