[Verse 1] When data flows across your desk each day Three questions guide the CPA way Is it reliable, can we trust the source Relevance matters, stays on course Sufficiency means we have enough To make decisions when times get tough [Chorus] R-R-S, that's the key Reliable, Relevant, Sufficiently Check your sources, dig down deep Find the biases that data keeps R-R-S, don't you see Quality assessment sets you free [Verse 2] First-hand sources beat the rest Primary data stands the test Secondary sources have their place But verify before you embrace Independent sources shine so bright While interested parties might not be right [Chorus] R-R-S, that's the key Reliable, Relevant, Sufficiently Check your sources, dig down deep Find the biases that data keeps R-R-S, don't you see Quality assessment sets you free [Bridge] Sample size too small to matter Outdated info starts to scatter Selection bias skews the view Confirmation bias fools me and you Ask who paid for this research Question motives in your search [Verse 3] Relevance means it fits your need Not every fact's the one to heed Time sensitivity plays a part Yesterday's news won't restart Geographic scope must align With the decision's bottom line [Chorus] R-R-S, that's the key Reliable, Relevant, Sufficiently Check your sources, dig down deep Find the biases that data keeps R-R-S, don't you see Quality assessment sets you free [Outro] Cross-reference what you find Keep an analytical mind Information quality Builds professional integrity
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