Web Information Validation: An Innovative Technique in Achieving Data Quality

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Web information regularly develops excellent, evidence-based innovations. Web information improves faster because this is the number 1 source in seeking of information. We always depend on the information that we found on the web, but we didn't know if the information is credible and if it has a reliable source. All the information in a web browser are editable and can be easily changed. In this study, we explore the techniques of the students on how they find reliable information in the web browser.

METHODS

A multiple methods design was used. Using a grounded theory approach, we conducted to focus on the senior high school students of Urdaneta City National High School. Fifty students in 5 different strands responded to a set of questionnaire checklist. An inventory was also conducted, with data collected through quantitative analysis.

RESULTS

Most of the students that were surveyed with the questionnaires were ages 17-18 years old, all of the senior high school students have their android phone which they use in finding information. The average of their family monthly income is from Php10,001-Php20,000. In terms of the utilization of web information, (1) Source verification most of the respondents agreed in the statements given, (2) from source-to-source verification we also got the average to agree in these statements, (3) data issue tracking the ten statements given was got the average 3.40-4.19 with descriptive equivalent "agree." Overall the 3 given dependent variables with ten statements on each got the average score of 3.40-4.19.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the finding gathered and conclusion of the study, the recommendations are: (1) the students agree or trust the sources that have a big name or a source that is publishing information for a long time. (2) From source-to-source verification exchanging or passing information from one source to another is not 100 % safe, it shows in the questionnaire that some of the students didn't agree in on the source to source verification. (3) The source or author who published the information has more appropriate to use in studying.