Table 2 Mean (standard deviation) recognition and source accuracy scores from Study 1 by age and credibility instruction condition
Condition | Recognition correct | Credible website | Noncredible website |
|---|---|---|---|
7- to 9-year-olds | |||
Credibility (at test) | .95 (.07) | .53 (.14) | .43 (.12) |
No credibility | .92 (.08) | .48 (.12) | .44 (.12) |
Total | .94 (.07) | .50 (.13) | .43 (.12) |
10- to 12-year-olds | |||
Credibility (at test) | .97 (.06) | .58 (.188) | .40 (.18) |
No credibility | .99 (.02) | .50 (.12) | .50 (.13) |
Total | .96 (.07) | .54 (.17) | .44 (.17) |