This is a research study to understand how information is perceived, interpreted, and valued.
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Welcome and thank you for participating in this study. This study investigates the value of information and how it affects decision-making.
As a participant in this study, you will be taking the role of as a customer shopping for various products
for different reasons and differing levels of importance.
To determine what action to take pertaining to the
product, you will be reading multiple user reviews.
The task is to analyze the available product reviews and
based on its importance to the scenario, make decisions on the value of the information you have been provided.
Before beginning the study, please complete a short demographic questionnaire.
You are taking the role as a customer shopping for various products for different reasons and differing levels of importance.
To determine what action to take pertaining to the product, you will be reading multiple user reviews.
The task is to analyze the available product reviews and based on its importance to the scenario, make decisions on the value of information
you have been provided.
1. Read the scenario and initial product review.
2. Using the information, rate the perceived validity (Review Statement Content Validity) and importance (Importance of Situation).
3. Based on the information provided for the initial product review, determine the information value by making a decision action.
Now you will be presented with an additional review for the product to analyze
4. Please rate the relationship of the additional review to the initial review (Relation of New Review to Initial)
5. Based on the information provided from the initial product review AND the additional product review,
determine the information value by updating the decision action.
Finally, you will be presented with a second additional review for the product to analyze.
6. Please rate the relationship of the second additional review to the initial review (Relation of New Review to Initial)
7. Based on the information provided from the initial product review AND the additional product review AND second additional review,
determine the information value by updating the decision action.
Upon reviewing the instructions and example provided, please click the button below to begin the experiment.
Background:It is the middle of a hot summer season and your homes old air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. Typical central air conditioning units you have seen on the market range from $2,000 to $5,000, excluding installation costs. Due to high demand this time of year, currently available MadeSmart air conditioning units are priced $4,500-$5,500, and guarantee an all inclusive warranty of 15 years.
Initial Review: A fairly reliable reviewer indicates that the MadeSmart unit was a fair price given that installation is an additional cost, and that they have owned the unit for seven years with no issues.
Background:It is the middle of a hot summer season and your homes old air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. Typical central air conditioning units you have seen on the market range from $2,000 to $5,000, excluding installation costs. Due to high demand this time of year, currently available MadeSmart air conditioning units are priced $4,500-$5,500, and guarantee an all inclusive warranty of 15 years.
Initial Review: A unverified reviewer indicates that the MadeSmart unit was a fair price given that installation is an additional cost, and that they have owned the unit for seven years with no issues.
Background:It is the middle of a hot summer season and your homes old air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. Typical central air conditioning units you have seen on the market range from $2,000 to $5,000, excluding installation costs. Due to high demand this time of year, currently available MadeSmart air conditioning units are priced $4,500-$5,500, and guarantee an all inclusive warranty of 15 years.
Initial Review: A usually reliable reviewer indicates that the MadeSmart unit was a fair price given that installation is an additional cost, and that they have owned the unit for seven years with no issues.
Background:It is the middle of a hot summer season and your homes old air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. Typical central air conditioning units you have seen on the market range from $2,000 to $5,000, excluding installation costs. Due to high demand this time of year, currently available MadeSmart air conditioning units are priced $4,500-$5,500, and guarantee an all inclusive warranty of 15 years.
Initial Review: A usually unreliable reviewer indicates that the MadeSmart unit was a fair price given that installation is an additional cost, and that they have owned the unit for seven years with no issues.
1=Improbable, 2=Doubtfully True, 3=Possibly True, 4=Probably True
1=Low, 3=Medium, 5=High
1=Disregard Product, 6=Consider Adding to Cart, 11=Add Product to Cart
Background: It is the middle of a hot summer season and your homes old air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. Typical central air conditioning units you have seen on the market range from $2,000 to $5,000, excluding installation costs. Due to high demand this time of year, currently available MadeSmart air conditioning units are priced $4,500-$5,500, and guarantee an all inclusive warranty of 15 years.
Initial Review: A fairly reliable reviewer indicates that the MadeSmart unit was a fair price given that installation is an additional cost, and that they have owned the unit for seven years with no issues.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the price, quality, and longevity of this air conditioning unit was better in comparison to other systems they have owned in the past.
Background: It is the middle of a hot summer season and your homes old air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. Typical central air conditioning units you have seen on the market range from $2,000 to $5,000, excluding installation costs. Due to high demand this time of year, currently available MadeSmart air conditioning units are priced $4,500-$5,500, and guarantee an all inclusive warranty of 15 years.
Initial Review: A unverified reviewer indicates that the MadeSmart unit was a fair price given that installation is an additional cost, and that they have owned the unit for seven years with no issues.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the price, quality, and longevity of this air conditioning unit was better in comparison to other systems they have owned in the past.
Background: It is the middle of a hot summer season and your homes old air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. Typical central air conditioning units you have seen on the market range from $2,000 to $5,000, excluding installation costs. Due to high demand this time of year, currently available MadeSmart air conditioning units are priced $4,500-$5,500, and guarantee an all inclusive warranty of 15 years.
Initial Review: A usually reliable reviewer indicates that the MadeSmart unit was a fair price given that installation is an additional cost, and that they have owned the unit for seven years with no issues.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that for the amount of money they have paid, they expected to have it last longer than just two years. Would not recommend it to others.
Background: It is the middle of a hot summer season and your homes old air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. Typical central air conditioning units you have seen on the market range from $2,000 to $5,000, excluding installation costs. Due to high demand this time of year, currently available MadeSmart air conditioning units are priced $4,500-$5,500, and guarantee an all inclusive warranty of 15 years.
Initial Review: A usually unreliable reviewer indicates that the MadeSmart unit was a fair price given that installation is an additional cost, and that they have owned the unit for seven years with no issues.
Review A:A usually reliable reviewer states that for the amount of money they have paid, they expected to have it last longer than just two years. Would not recommend it to others.
1=Contradicts, 2=Somewhat Contradicts, 3=Neutral, 4=Somewhat Supports, 5=Supports
1=Disregard Product, 6=Consider Adding to Cart, 11=Add Product to Cart
Background:It is the middle of a hot summer season and your homes old air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. Typical central air conditioning units you have seen on the market range from $2,000 to $5,000, excluding installation costs. Due to high demand this time of year, currently available MadeSmart air conditioning units are priced $4,500-$5,500, and guarantee an all inclusive warranty of 15 years.
Initial Review: A fairly reliable reviewer indicates that the MadeSmart unit was a fair price given that installation is an additional cost, and that they have owned the unit for seven years with no issues.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the price, quality, and longevity of this air conditioning unit was better in comparison to other systems they have owned in the past.
Review B:A fairly reliable reviewer states that for the amount of money they have paid, they expected to have it last longer than just two years. Would not recommend it to others.
Background:It is the middle of a hot summer season and your homes old air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. Typical central air conditioning units you have seen on the market range from $2,000 to $5,000, excluding installation costs. Due to high demand this time of year, currently available MadeSmart air conditioning units are priced $4,500-$5,500, and guarantee an all inclusive warranty of 15 years.
Initial Review: A unverified reviewer indicates that the MadeSmart unit was a fair price given that installation is an additional cost, and that they have owned the unit for seven years with no issues.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the price, quality, and longevity of this air conditioning unit was better in comparison to other systems they have owned in the past.
Review B:A fairly reliable reviewer states that for the amount of money they have paid, they expected to have it last longer than just two years. Would not recommend it to others.
Background:It is the middle of a hot summer season and your homes old air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. Typical central air conditioning units you have seen on the market range from $2,000 to $5,000, excluding installation costs. Due to high demand this time of year, currently available MadeSmart air conditioning units are priced $4,500-$5,500, and guarantee an all inclusive warranty of 15 years.
Initial Review: A usually reliable reviewer indicates that the MadeSmart unit was a fair price given that installation is an additional cost, and that they have owned the unit for seven years with no issues.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that for the amount of money they have paid, they expected to have it last longer than just two years. Would not recommend it to others.
Review B:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the price, quality, and longevity of this air conditioning unit was better in comparison to other systems they have owned in the past.
Background:It is the middle of a hot summer season and your homes old air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. Typical central air conditioning units you have seen on the market range from $2,000 to $5,000, excluding installation costs. Due to high demand this time of year, currently available MadeSmart air conditioning units are priced $4,500-$5,500, and guarantee an all inclusive warranty of 15 years.
Initial Review: A usually unreliable reviewer indicates that the MadeSmart unit was a fair price given that installation is an additional cost, and that they have owned the unit for seven years with no issues.
Review A:A usually reliable reviewer states that for the amount of money they have paid, they expected to have it last longer than just two years. Would not recommend it to others.
Review B:A usually reliable reviewer states that the price, quality, and longevity of this air conditioning unit was better in comparison to other systems they have owned in the past.
1=Contradicts, 2=Somewhat Contradicts, 3=Neutral, 4=Somewhat Supports, 5=Supports
1=Disregard Product, 6=Consider Adding to Cart, 11=Add Product to Cart
Background:Your coworker is planning a birthday party and you have been put in charge to purchase a large cake. There are several bakeries in the area, and your coworkers only request is that its a chocolate cake. You look up reviews for Madame Sweets Bakery cakes, which are $70 and self-proclaimed the best in town!
Initial Review:A fairly reliable reviewer indicates that they have been a loyal customer for years now and have not been disappointed with any of the cakes that they have tried.
Background:Your coworker is planning a birthday party and you have been put in charge to purchase a large cake. There are several bakeries in the area, and your coworkers only request is that its a chocolate cake. You look up reviews for Madame Sweets Bakery cakes, which are $70 and self-proclaimed the best in town!
Initial Review:A unverified reviewer indicates that they have been a loyal customer for years now and have not been disappointed with any of the cakes that they have tried.
Background:Your coworker is planning a birthday party and you have been put in charge to purchase a large cake. There are several bakeries in the area, and your coworkers only request is that its a chocolate cake. You look up reviews for Madame Sweets Bakery cakes, which are $70 and self-proclaimed the best in town!
Initial Review:A usually reliable reviewer indicates that they have been a loyal customer for years now and have not been disappointed with any of the cakes that they have tried.
Background:Your coworker is planning a birthday party and you have been put in charge to purchase a large cake. There are several bakeries in the area, and your coworkers only request is that its a chocolate cake. You look up reviews for Madame Sweets Bakery cakes, which are $70 and self-proclaimed the best in town!
Initial Review:A usually unreliable reviewer indicates that they have been a loyal customer for years now and have not been disappointed with any of the cakes that they have tried.
1=Improbable, 2=Doubtfully True, 3=Possibly True, 4=Probably True
1=Low, 3=Medium, 5=High
1=Disregard Product, 6=Consider Adding to Cart, 11=Add Product to Cart
Background: Your coworker is planning a birthday party and you have been put in charge to purchase a large cake. There are several bakeries in the area, and your coworkers only request is that its a chocolate cake. You look up reviews for Madame Sweets Bakery cakes, which are $70 and self-proclaimed the best in town!
Initial Review: A fairly reliable reviewer indicates that they have been a loyal customer for years now and have not been disappointed with any of the cakes that they have tried.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that Madame Sweets Bakery chocolate cake is their favorite item on the menu and will keep returning to this bakery for it.
Background: Your coworker is planning a birthday party and you have been put in charge to purchase a large cake. There are several bakeries in the area, and your coworkers only request is that its a chocolate cake. You look up reviews for Madame Sweets Bakery cakes, which are $70 and self-proclaimed the best in town!
Initial Review:A unverified reviewer indicates that they have been a loyal customer for years now and have not been disappointed with any of the cakes that they have tried.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that Madame Sweets Bakery chocolate cake is their favorite item on the menu and will keep returning to this bakery for it.
Background:Your coworker is planning a birthday party and you have been put in charge to purchase a large cake. There are several bakeries in the area, and your coworkers only request is that its a chocolate cake. You look up reviews for Madame Sweets Bakery cakes, which are $70 and self-proclaimed the best in town!
Initial Review:A usually reliable reviewer indicates that they have been a loyal customer for years now and have not been disappointed with any of the cakes that they have tried.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer says that the cakes purchased from Madame Sweets Bakery on numerous occasions were dry and the chocolate frosting was disappointingly bland.
Background:Your coworker is planning a birthday party and you have been put in charge to purchase a large cake. There are several bakeries in the area, and your coworkers only request is that its a chocolate cake. You look up reviews for Madame Sweets Bakery cakes, which are $70 and self-proclaimed the best in town!
Initial Review:A usually unreliable reviewer indicates that they have been a loyal customer for years now and have not been disappointed with any of the cakes that they have tried.
Review A:A usually reliable reviewer says that the cakes purchased from Madame Sweets Bakery on numerous occasions were dry and the chocolate frosting was disappointingly bland.
1=Contradicts, 2=Somewhat Contradicts, 3=Neutral, 4=Somewhat Supports, 5=Supports
1=Disregard Product, 6=Consider Adding to Cart, 11=Add Product to Cart
Background:Your coworker is planning a birthday party and you have been put in charge to purchase a large cake. There are several bakeries in the area, and your coworkers only request is that its a chocolate cake. You look up reviews for Madame Sweets Bakery cakes, which are $70 and self-proclaimed the best in town!
Initial Review:A fairly reliable reviewer indicates that they have been a loyal customer for years now and have not been disappointed with any of the cakes that they have tried.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that Madame Sweets Bakery chocolate cake is their favorite item on the menu and will keep returning to this bakery for it.
Review B:A fairly reliable reviewer says that the cakes purchased from Madame Sweets Bakery on numerous occasions were dry and the chocolate frosting was disappointingly bland.
Background:Your coworker is planning a birthday party and you have been put in charge to purchase a large cake. There are several bakeries in the area, and your coworkers only request is that its a chocolate cake. You look up reviews for Madame Sweets Bakery cakes, which are $70 and self-proclaimed the best in town!
Initial Review:A unverified reviewer indicates that they have been a loyal customer for years now and have not been disappointed with any of the cakes that they have tried.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that Madame Sweets Bakery chocolate cake is their favorite item on the menu and will keep returning to this bakery for it.
Review B:A fairly reliable reviewer says that the cakes purchased from Madame Sweets Bakery on numerous occasions were dry and the chocolate frosting was disappointingly bland.
Background:Your coworker is planning a birthday party and you have been put in charge to purchase a large cake. There are several bakeries in the area, and your coworkers only request is that its a chocolate cake. You look up reviews for Madame Sweets Bakery cakes, which are $70 and self-proclaimed the best in town!
Initial Review:A usually reliable reviewer indicates that they have been a loyal customer for years now and have not been disappointed with any of the cakes that they have tried.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer says that the cakes purchased from Madame Sweets Bakery on numerous occasions were dry and the chocolate frosting was disappointingly bland.
Review B: A fairly reliable reviewer states that Madame Sweets Bakery chocolate cake is their favorite item on the menu and will keep returning to this bakery for it.
Background:Your coworker is planning a birthday party and you have been put in charge to purchase a large cake. There are several bakeries in the area, and your coworkers only request is that its a chocolate cake. You look up reviews for Madame Sweets Bakery cakes, which are $70 and self-proclaimed the best in town!
Initial Review:A usually unreliable reviewer indicates that they have been a loyal customer for years now and have not been disappointed with any of the cakes that they have tried.
Review A:A usually reliable reviewer says that the cakes purchased from Madame Sweets Bakery on numerous occasions were dry and the chocolate frosting was disappointingly bland.
Review B:A usually reliable reviewer states that Madame Sweets Bakery chocolate cake is their favorite item on the menu and will keep returning to this bakery for it.
1=Contradicts, 2=Somewhat Contradicts, 3=Neutral, 4=Somewhat Supports, 5=Supports
1=Disregard Product, 6=Consider Adding to Cart, 11=Add Product to Cart
Background:You see an advertisement online for FootSole foot massaging slippers being sold at an advertised low price of $19.99. They also advertise that it relieves foot pain within two minutes. You already own slippers and do not have any feet pain, but you are still intrigued by the idea of this product and decide to look at some reviews anyway.
Initial Review: A fairly reliable reviewer indicates that the strong massage power of the slippers brought their feet relief within minutes after a long day at work.
Background:You see an advertisement online for FootSole foot massaging slippers being sold at an advertised low price of $19.99. They also advertise that it relieves foot pain within two minutes. You already own slippers and do not have any feet pain, but you are still intrigued by the idea of this product and decide to look at some reviews anyway.
Initial Review: A unverified reviewer indicates that the strong massage power of the slippers brought their feet relief within minutes after a long day at work.
Background:You see an advertisement online for FootSole foot massaging slippers being sold at an advertised low price of $19.99. They also advertise that it relieves foot pain within two minutes. You already own slippers and do not have any feet pain, but you are still intrigued by the idea of this product and decide to look at some reviews anyway.
Initial Review:A usually reliable reviewer indicates that the strong massage power of the slippers brought their feet relief within minutes after a long day at work.
Background:You see an advertisement online for FootSole foot massaging slippers being sold at an advertised low price of $19.99. They also advertise that it relieves foot pain within two minutes. You already own slippers and do not have any feet pain, but you are still intrigued by the idea of this product and decide to look at some reviews anyway.
Initial Review:A usually unreliable reviewer indicates that the strong massage power of the slippers brought their feet relief within minutes after a long day at work.
1=Improbable, 2=Doubtfully True, 3=Possibly True, 4=Probably True
1=Low, 3=Medium, 5=High
1=Disregard Product, 6=Consider Adding to Cart, 11=Add Product to Cart
Background:You see an advertisement online for FootSole foot massaging slippers being sold at an advertised low price of $19.99. They also advertise that it relieves foot pain within two minutes. You already own slippers and do not have any feet pain, but you are still intrigued by the idea of this product and decide to look at some reviews anyway.
Initial Review: A fairly reliable reviewer indicates that the strong massage power of the slippers brought their feet relief within minutes after a long day at work.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that they purchased this product for their husband who has chronic foot pain and was satisfied with how the slippers made their feet feel.
Background:You see an advertisement online for FootSole foot massaging slippers being sold at an advertised low price of $19.99. They also advertise that it relieves foot pain within two minutes. You already own slippers and do not have any feet pain, but you are still intrigued by the idea of this product and decide to look at some reviews anyway.
Initial Review: A unverified reviewer indicates that the strong massage power of the slippers brought their feet relief within minutes after a long day at work.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that they purchased this product for their husband who has chronic foot pain and was satisfied with how the slippers made their feet feel.
Background:You see an advertisement online for FootSole foot massaging slippers being sold at an advertised low price of $19.99. They also advertise that it relieves foot pain within two minutes. You already own slippers and do not have any feet pain, but you are still intrigued by the idea of this product and decide to look at some reviews anyway.
Initial Review:A usually reliable reviewer indicates that the strong massage power of the slippers brought their feet relief within minutes after a long day at work.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the massaging slippers felt like plain, uncomfortable slippers due to how weak the massage felt.
Background:You see an advertisement online for FootSole foot massaging slippers being sold at an advertised low price of $19.99. They also advertise that it relieves foot pain within two minutes. You already own slippers and do not have any feet pain, but you are still intrigued by the idea of this product and decide to look at some reviews anyway.
Initial Review:A usually unreliable reviewer indicates that the strong massage power of the slippers brought their feet relief within minutes after a long day at work.
Review A:A usually reliable reviewer states that the massaging slippers felt like plain, uncomfortable slippers due to how weak the massage felt.
1=Contradicts, 2=Somewhat Contradicts, 3=Neutral, 4=Somewhat Supports, 5=Supports
1=Disregard Product, 6=Consider Adding to Cart, 11=Add Product to Cart
Background:You see an advertisement online for FootSole foot massaging slippers being sold at an advertised low price of $19.99. They also advertise that it relieves foot pain within two minutes. You already own slippers and do not have any feet pain, but you are still intrigued by the idea of this product and decide to look at some reviews anyway.
Initial Review: A fairly reliable reviewer indicates that the strong massage power of the slippers brought their feet relief within minutes after a long day at work.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that they purchased this product for their husband who has chronic foot pain and was satisfied with how the slippers made their feet feel.
Review B:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the massaging slippers felt like plain, uncomfortable slippers due to how weak the massage felt.
Background:You see an advertisement online for FootSole foot massaging slippers being sold at an advertised low price of $19.99. They also advertise that it relieves foot pain within two minutes. You already own slippers and do not have any feet pain, but you are still intrigued by the idea of this product and decide to look at some reviews anyway.
Initial Review: A unverified reviewer indicates that the strong massage power of the slippers brought their feet relief within minutes after a long day at work.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that they purchased this product for their husband who has chronic foot pain and was satisfied with how the slippers made their feet feel.
Review B:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the massaging slippers felt like plain, uncomfortable slippers due to how weak the massage felt.
Background:You see an advertisement online for FootSole foot massaging slippers being sold at an advertised low price of $19.99. They also advertise that it relieves foot pain within two minutes. You already own slippers and do not have any feet pain, but you are still intrigued by the idea of this product and decide to look at some reviews anyway.
Initial Review:A usually reliable reviewer indicates that the strong massage power of the slippers brought their feet relief within minutes after a long day at work.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the massaging slippers felt like plain, uncomfortable slippers due to how weak the massage felt.
Review B:A fairly reliable reviewer states that they purchased this product for their husband who has chronic foot pain and was satisfied with how the slippers made their feet feel.
Background:You see an advertisement online for FootSole foot massaging slippers being sold at an advertised low price of $19.99. They also advertise that it relieves foot pain within two minutes. You already own slippers and do not have any feet pain, but you are still intrigued by the idea of this product and decide to look at some reviews anyway.
Initial Review:A usually unreliable reviewer indicates that the strong massage power of the slippers brought their feet relief within minutes after a long day at work.
Review A:A usually reliable reviewer states that the massaging slippers felt like plain, uncomfortable slippers due to how weak the massage felt.
Review B:A usually reliable reviewer states that they purchased this product for their husband who has chronic foot pain and was satisfied with how the slippers made their feet feel.
1=Contradicts, 2=Somewhat Contradicts, 3=Neutral, 4=Somewhat Supports, 5=Supports
1=Disregard Product, 6=Consider Adding to Cart, 11=Add Product to Cart
Background:After a car accident resulting in your car being totaled, you are in the market for a new car. You are interested in the 2018 Samry V8 priced at $25,393. Marketing claims that this is the safest car of the year.
Initial Review: A fairly reliable reviewer says that they have been in no accidents and credits the safety features of the car for this.
Background:A friends birthday is approaching and you browse online for a gift. They enjoy action-genre video games, and you come across a somewhat new game called "Moon Battle" priced at $59.99. The game description promises hours of action-packed fun.
Initial Review: A unverified reviewer says that they could not put the controller down, it was that captivating and addicting.
Background:After a car accident resulting in your car being totaled, you are in the market for a new car. You are interested in the 2018 Samry V8 priced at $25,393. Marketing claims that this is the safest car of the year.
Initial Review:A usually reliable reviewer says that they have been in no accidents and credits the safety features of the car for this.
Background:A friends birthday is approaching and you browse online for a gift. They enjoy action-genre video games, and you come across a somewhat new game called "Moon Battle" priced at $59.99. The game description promises hours of action-packed fun.
Initial Review:A usually unreliable reviewer says that they could not put the controller down, it was that captivating and addicting.
1=Improbable, 2=Doubtfully True, 3=Possibly True, 4=Probably True
1=Low, 3=Medium, 5=High
1=Disregard Product, 6=Consider Adding to Cart, 11=Add Product to Cart
Background:After a car accident resulting in your car being totaled, you are in the market for a new car. You are interested in the 2018 Samry V8 priced at $25,393. Marketing claims that this is the safest car of the year.
Initial Review: A fairly reliable reviewer says that they have been in no accidents and credits the safety features of the car for this.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the anti-lock brake system was not as "anti-lock" as they expected and did not prevent a collision.
Background:A friends birthday is approaching and you browse online for a gift. They enjoy action-genre video games, and you come across a somewhat new game called "Moon Battle" priced at $59.99. The game description promises hours of action-packed fun.
Initial Review: A unverified reviewer says that they could not put the controller down, it was that captivating and addicting.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer mentions that they lost interest in the game quickly and did not finish playing it.
Background:After a car accident resulting in your car being totaled, you are in the market for a new car. You are interested in the 2018 Samry V8 priced at $25,393. Marketing claims that this is the safest car of the year.
Initial Review:A usually reliable reviewer says that they have been in no accidents and credits the safety features of the car for this.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the rear camera system helped prevent numerous collisions.
Background:A friends birthday is approaching and you browse online for a gift. They enjoy action-genre video games, and you come across a somewhat new game called "Moon Battle" priced at $59.99. The game description promises hours of action-packed fun.
Initial Review:A usually unreliable reviewer says that they could not put the controller down, it was that captivating and addicting.
Review A:A usually reliable reviewer mentions that the game surprised them with how it kept their interest the entire time.
1=Contradicts, 2=Somewhat Contradicts, 3=Neutral, 4=Somewhat Supports, 5=Supports
1=Disregard Product, 6=Consider Adding to Cart, 11=Add Product to Cart
Background:After a car accident resulting in your car being totaled, you are in the market for a new car. You are interested in the 2018 Samry V8 priced at $25,393. Marketing claims that this is the safest car of the year.
Initial Review: A fairly reliable reviewer says that they have been in no accidents and credits the safety features of the car for this.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the anti-lock brake system was not as "anti-lock" as they expected and did not prevent a collision.
Review B:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the rear camera system helped prevent numerous collisions.
Background:A friends birthday is approaching and you browse online for a gift. They enjoy action-genre video games, and you come across a somewhat new game called "Moon Battle" priced at $59.99. The game description promises hours of action-packed fun.
Initial Review: A unverified reviewer says that they could not put the controller down, it was that captivating and addicting.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer mentions that they lost interest in the game quickly and did not finish playing it.
Review B:A fairly reliable reviewer mentions that the game ranks high on their list of loved action games.
Background:After a car accident resulting in your car being totaled, you are in the market for a new car. You are interested in the 2018 Samry V8 priced at $25,393. Marketing claims that this is the safest car of the year.
Initial Review:A usually reliable reviewer says that they have been in no accidents and credits the safety features of the car for this.
Review A:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the rear camera system helped prevent numerous collisions.
Review B:A fairly reliable reviewer states that the anti-lock brake system was not as "anti-lock" as they expected and did not prevent a collision.
Background:A friends birthday is approaching and you browse online for a gift. They enjoy action-genre video games, and you come across a somewhat new game called "Moon Battle" priced at $59.99. The game description promises hours of action-packed fun.
Initial Review:A usually unreliable reviewer says that they could not put the controller down, it was that captivating and addicting.
Review A:A usually reliable reviewer mentions that the game surprised them with how it kept their interest the entire time.
Review B:A usually reliable reviewer mentions that the game ranks high on their list of the worst action games played.
1=Contradicts, 2=Somewhat Contradicts, 3=Neutral, 4=Somewhat Supports, 5=Supports
1=Disregard Product, 6=Consider Adding to Cart, 11=Add Product to Cart
Please complete this brief questionnaire to conclude the experiment:
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Assistance or guidance from a decision-support agent is harmful | |||||||||||
I would utilize a decision-support agent to help make decisions on every day (low critical) kind of tasks | |||||||||||
I would utilize a decision-support agent to help make decision on risky (highly critical) tasks | |||||||||||