Which of the following would give a news reporter the best and most comprehensive foundation for a news story involving a statistical study?
A)A press release gives everything they need because it's written just for them.
B)Another newspaper article written by a competitor.
C)An article in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal, accompanied by a press release.
D)A conference presentation given by the researchers themselves.

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An article in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal would provide the most reliable and accurate information for a news story involving a statistical study. Additionally, having a press release accompanying the article can provide additional context and quotes from the researchers. A conference presentation by the researchers themselves may be biased and incomplete, and another newspaper article may not be reliable or provide sufficient detail. A press release alone may not provide enough context and may be biased towards promoting the study.

Which of the Following Would Give a News Reporter the Best