An important first step when evaluating psychological research reported in the media is to
A) go to the original source in which the research was reported.
B) determine whether the research was reported both online and in printed material (e.g., magazines).
C) search the psychological research literature for related information.
D) decide whether the report describes a survey or an experiment.

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Going to the original source is important to ensure that the research is accurately represented and to evaluate the methodology and results in more detail. Without this step, it is difficult to assess the quality and validity of the research.

An Important First Step When Evaluating Psychological Research Reported in the Media