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Reliable Sources Quick Check
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Which would be considered a reliable source?(1 point)
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an opinion column in your favorite magazine

a biology textbook from 1920

an article from a scientific journal

a blog written by an anonymous author

Answer 1

an article from a scientific journal

Answer 2

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Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?(1 point)
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An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.
An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.

A botanist publishes data about plant growth that does not support their original hypothesis and is replicable.
A botanist publishes data about plant growth that does not support their original hypothesis and is replicable.

A microbiologist publishes data funded by the National Institutes of Health that does not support their original hypothesis.
A microbiologist publishes data funded by the National Institutes of Health that does not support their original hypothesis.

A zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.

Answer 3

Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?(1 point)
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An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.
An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.

A botanist publishes data about plant growth that does not support their original hypothesis and is replicable.
A botanist publishes data about plant growth that does not support their original hypothesis and is replicable.

A microbiologist publishes data funded by the National Institutes of Health that does not support their original hypothesis.
A microbiologist publishes data funded by the National Institutes of Health that does not support their original hypothesis.

A zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.