Study: Wikipedia as accurate as Britannica

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It's not a matter of which 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

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