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  • Misinformation has negative consequences, driving research into effective correction techniques.
  • Various correction formats exist, but their comparative effectiveness is largely unstudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how different correction formats influence reliance on misinformation.
  • To compare the effectiveness of myth-first, fact-first, fact-only, and myth-only correction formats.

Main Methods:

  • Four experiments were conducted using diverse participant pools (online panels, students, crowdworkers).
  • Misconceptions about climate change and various other topics were used.
  • Correction formats were systematically varied to assess their impact on beliefs and reasoning.

Main Results:

  • Correction format had minimal impact on beliefs and inferential reasoning.
  • The myth-first format showed a slight advantage over fact-first in one experiment with delayed recall.
  • Key corrective information, rather than its presentation format, was the primary driver of effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • The content of a correction is more critical than its format for debunking misinformation.
  • Effective correction strategies should prioritize delivering accurate information over specific structural arrangements.
  • Future research could explore nuances of 'key ingredients' in corrections.