Believability Measure

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A Believability Measure is a trustworthiness measure that evaluates how plausible or convincing a particular piece of information or claim is perceived to be by an audience.

  • Context:
    • It can (typically) focus on the immediate, subjective assessment of how believable a claim or information appears, often influenced by the audience's prior knowledge, biases, and emotional responses.
    • It can (often) be used in situations where the content of the information is being judged for its plausibility, rather than the credibility of the source from which it originates.
    • It can be more context-specific than a Credibility Measure, with believability varying based on the situation or the particular claim being evaluated.
    • It can complement a Credibility Measure, providing a more complete picture of overall trustworthiness by assessing not just the source, but the content of the claims being made.
    • It can be influenced by factors such as the coherence of the information, the alignment with existing beliefs, and the persuasive power of the presentation.
  • Example(s):
  • Counter-Example(s):
    • Credibility Measure, which focuses on the reliability and trustworthiness of the source rather than the immediate believability of the content.
    • Authenticity Measure, which assesses the genuineness or originality of the content or source, rather than its perceived believability.
    • Factual Accuracy Measure, which strictly evaluates the correctness of the information without considering how believable it might seem.
  • See: Cognitive Bias, Subjectivism (Philosophy), Stanford Web Credibility Project, Objectivity (Philosophy).


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