Question

which of the following statements about how americans consume news are correct, and which is incorrect?

correct answer(s)

more americans report receiving their news from print publications than from radio.

a majority of u.s. adults report getting their news from television often or sometimes.

the greatest percentage of u.s. adults report receiving their news often or sometimes from a smartphone, computer, or tablet.

incorrect answer(s)

Explanation:

Analyze digital and television news consumption

Digital devices (smartphones, computers, tablets) are the most common way Americans access news, followed by television (where a majority still get news often or sometimes).

Analyze print and radio news consumption

Radio news consumption consistently outpaces print publications, which have experienced a steep, multi-decade decline in readership.

Classify statements

• "The greatest percentage of U.S. adults report receiving their news often or sometimes from a smartphone, computer, or tablet": Correct
• "A majority of U.S. adults report getting their news from television often or sometimes": Correct
• "More Americans report receiving their news from print publications than from radio": Incorrect

Answer:

Correct Answer(s)

• The greatest percentage of U.S. adults report receiving their news often or sometimes from a smartphone, computer, or tablet. (Correct answer)
• A majority of U.S. adults report getting their news from television often or sometimes. (Correct answer)

Incorrect Answer(s)

• More Americans report receiving their news from print publications than from radio.