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Two sources disagree—what now?

Explains whether apparently conflicting sources actually answer the same question.

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Prompt

Compare [SOURCE A] and [SOURCE B] about [QUESTION]. Check definitions, sample, geography, dates, measurement method and incentives. Build a table of real agreement, real disagreement and incomparable claims. Identify the primary evidence that would resolve the conflict and a fair provisional conclusion. If you cannot access the sources, ask for excerpts or links; do not decide based on which headline sounds stronger.