Data Interview Question

Identifying Fake News on Facebook

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Requirements Clarification & Assessment

  1. Clarifying the Scope:

    • Geographical Scope: Determine if the analysis is required for a specific region or globally.
    • Time Frame: Confirm if the focus is on recent posts (e.g., the past week) or historical data.
    • Content Type: Identify if the scope includes posts, comments, live events, or user stories.
  2. Defining Fake News:

    • Criteria: Establish what constitutes fake news. Consider factors such as misinformation, disinformation, and satire.
    • Sources: Differentiate between fake news from spammers, bots, and unreliable media outlets.
  3. Available Resources:

    • Data Access: Ascertain access to Facebook's internal data and resources.
    • Existing Labels: Check for any existing datasets with labeled fake news.
  4. Objective:

    • Understand the purpose of the analysis. Is it for internal assessment, public reporting, or policy-making?
    • Determine the acceptable margin of error given the tight deadline.