Factual accuracy
Factual accuracy is whether each claim in a report matches what its cited source actually says.
What it means
Factual accuracy is the test of whether each claim in a report is true and matches its source. A report can be well written and still get a figure wrong, cite a page that does not support the claim, or name a source that does not exist. Accuracy therefore has two parts: the claim must be right, and the citation must support it.
Some tools check citations after writing, and some check each cited figure against its source before the report is delivered. The second approach takes more time, but it catches errors that a reader would otherwise have to hunt for. You can test accuracy yourself. Pick five cited figures, open each source, and confirm the number and its context. Count how many hold up, and note any that do not.
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