Characterization of Web-Based Information Sources
The web-based information sources that were provided by the participants for the search task varied greatly, as illustrated in A total of 254 out of potentially 426 web-based information sources (6 statements × 71 participants) were given by 71 participants within the study arm of the web group to verify 6 health-related statements. A list of references was enclosed in 42.9% (109/254) of all web-based sources. Information about the author was provided in 69.7% (177/254) of all the web-based sources, and 34.3% (87/254) were published within the last 3 years (reference date February 1, 2021).