3. I only need to cite sources for quantitative information (i.e., numbers); ideas are not quantitative information, so I don't need to cite a source for them.

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The prompt presents a statement about citation practices and asks you to judge whether it is correct.
Option 1: 'Correct' — If we treated this as the answer, we would be saying that the claim is true. In practice, this statement is not accurate because scholarly work often requires citing sources for ideas as well as quantitative data. Ideas can be supported by evidence, theories, prior research, or data-derived interpretations, and those sources should be cited to give credit and allow verification. Therefore, labeling this as 'Correct' would reinforce a misconception that only numbers need citations, which is incorrect.
Option 2: 'Incorrect' — Selecting this option means recognizing that the assertion about only citing quantitative information is flawed. The reasoning here is that ideas, conceptual arguments, interpretations, and qualitative observations frequently rely on sources beyond raw numbers. Citing sources for ideas helps establish credibility, shows the basis for claims, and enables readers to trace the origins of concepts or arguments. The mismatch in the original statement lies in the blanket separation between numbers and ideas; in scholarly and professional contexts, both types of information commonly require citation to avoid plagiarism and to support evaluative judgments.
In summary, the statement minimizes the need to cite ideas, which is not aligned with standard academic practices. The correct understanding is that citations are typically necessary for both quantitative information and the ideas derived from sources that inform or support an argument.

3. I only need to cite sources for quantitative information (i.e., numbers); ideas are not quantitative information, so I don't need to cite a source for them.单项选择题

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