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Table 1 Number of myths/facts and component order in each explanation condition

From: Correction format has a limited role when debunking misinformation

Format

Items presented

Order of components

Standard

3 myths

3 facts

(1) claim

(2) false/true label

(3) retraction/affirmation

Reverse order

3 myths

3 facts

(1) retraction/affirmation

(2) false/true label

(3) claim

Facts-only

3 myths (framed as facts)

3 facts

(1) claim

(2) false/true label

(3) retraction/affirmation

Myths-only

3 myths

0 facts

(1) claim

(2) false label

(3) retraction

No explanation control

0 myths

0 facts

NA