It’s finally out in the world! Ever wonder how the presence of opinion statements can influence the efficacy of fact-checking initiatives? We did, too. 🧵
Unchecked vs. Uncheckable: How Opinion-based Claims can Impede Corrections of Misinformation doi.org/10.1080/152054…
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Recent work suggests that people may have difficulty differentiating opinion- from fact-based claims, especially when they are congruent with pre-existing beliefs.