While researching the number of crimes in which handguns were used, Lucas consults

what he believes to be a reputable source but encounters information he finds hard to
believe. How should he proceed?

A) Ignore the information, since the source may be mistaken.
B) Consult multiple, credible sources to see if they report similarly.
C) Assume that the information must be valid if it appears in an edited publication.
D) Recognize that the information is a matter of interpretation and, hence, is valid.


B

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