An investigation of web-page credibility

  • Authors:
  • James Collins

  • Affiliations:
  • Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

The experiment conducted in this study compared two Web-pages to determine which was perceived as more credible. One Web-page had corporation as the source and the other a highly qualified expert. In addition, a correlation between participants' preexisting disposition to trust and credibility perception was investigated. Results indicate no difference between the corporation and expert in generating credibility. A correlation between disposition to trust and credibility was found.