Misinformation
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| '''Misinformation''' is [[wrong]] or [[inaccurate]] [[information]]. It is distinguished from [[disinformation]] by [[motive]]. Misinformation is simply erroneous. Disinformation, in contrast, is intended to mislead. | '''Misinformation''' is [[wrong]] or [[inaccurate]] [[information]]. It is distinguished from [[disinformation]] by [[motive]]. Misinformation is simply erroneous. Disinformation, in contrast, is intended to mislead. | ||
| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[List of common misconceptions]] | ||
| + | *[[Counter Misinformation Team]] | ||
| + | *[[Factoid]] | ||
| + | *[[Fallacy]] | ||
| + | **[[List of fallacies]] | ||
| + | *[[Gossip]] | ||
| + | *[[Junk science]] | ||
| + | *[[Misquotation]] | ||
| + | *[[Pseudoscience]] | ||
| + | *[[Rumor]] | ||
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Misinformation is wrong or inaccurate information. It is distinguished from disinformation by motive. Misinformation is simply erroneous. Disinformation, in contrast, is intended to mislead.
See also
- List of common misconceptions
- Counter Misinformation Team
- Factoid
- Fallacy
- Gossip
- Junk science
- Misquotation
- Pseudoscience
- Rumor
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