The Notion of a "Hierarchy of Credibility" Refers to ________

Multiple Choice

The notion of a "hierarchy of credibility" refers to ________.

A) a tendency to consider sources closest to the research topic as least trustworthy
B) a method whereby a researcher sifts through potential sources and ranks them according to their perceived usefulness
C) a tendency for those with the most social status to be treated as most knowledgeable, accurate, or unbiased
D) a "top down" method whereby researchers first interview experts and eventually make their way down to "lay persons"