Study: Wikipedia as accurate as Britannica

TalkBack 11 of 13:

Next »

« Previous

• Thread View
• Flat View

It's not a matter of shich is better.

The important point is the methodologies they use. Each is
capable of promulgating errors, but understanding how they
work makes it easier to be aware of what types of errors are
likeliest.

As for which is more useful, I agree that the hyperlinking in
Wikipedia makes it much easier to use, and I wish Britannica
would do the same. Not only would it make their product easier
to use; it would remove a source of bias: if people use Wikipedia
simply because it's easier, rather than using both sources to
obtain a broader perspective, then the errors inherent in
Wikipedia's methodology will become more widely propagated.

Posted by: Haterock Davidsfather   Posted on: 12/18/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

Alert moderator to an offensive message

Subscribe to this discussion via Email or RSS

SponsoredWhite Papers, Webcasts, and Downloads

• Five Steps to Determine When to Virtualize YourServers VMware Server virtualization isn't just for big companies. Entry-level ... Download Now
• Three Steps You Need to Know to Stop Data Loss Varonis Sensitive data exposed to misuse or loss... it is the stuff of nightmares ... Download Now
• Why Isn't Server Virtualization Saving Us More? A Few Small Changes May Dramatically Increase Your Efficiency VMware Companies have rapidly adopted server virtualization over the past few ... Download Now