Why a lot of people refer to wikipedia even if anybody can change its contents ?

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Nasir Faruk

Good question. Wikipedia is one of the fastest means of getting information. Although most journals do not consider it as a legitimate source. However, it could still be useful.

Mushtaq Ahmad

Information with reference given on internet should be acceptable

Saad Motahhir

Dear Mustapha, internet is not peer reviewed

Chethankumar BM

Hi, many time it happens that key word matches with wiki. Once you gone through the wiki content , it is better to cross validate with any reference materials.

Thanks dear Chethankumar

Thanks dear Abdel Aleem