Question
Which would be considered a reliable source?(1 point)
Responses
an article from a scientific journal
an article from a scientific journal
a biology textbook from 1920
a biology textbook from 1920
an opinion column in your favorite magazine
an opinion column in your favorite magazine
a blog written by an anonymous author
Responses
an article from a scientific journal
an article from a scientific journal
a biology textbook from 1920
a biology textbook from 1920
an opinion column in your favorite magazine
an opinion column in your favorite magazine
a blog written by an anonymous author
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most reliable source among the options provided would be **an article from a scientific journal**. Scientific journals are typically peer-reviewed, meaning that the research has been evaluated by experts in the field before publication, which adds to their credibility and reliability.
Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?(1 point)
Responses
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.
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 zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.
Responses
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.
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 zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.
GPT-4o mini
The statement that illustrates bias in scientific research is: **An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.**
This scenario suggests a potential conflict of interest, where the funding source could influence the research outcomes to align with the interests of the construction company, indicating bias.
This scenario suggests a potential conflict of interest, where the funding source could influence the research outcomes to align with the interests of the construction company, indicating bias.
Which question can be used to evaluate reliability of a source?(1 point)
Responses
“Is this research relevant to me?”
“Is this research relevant to me?”
"Is the author American?"
"Is the author American?"
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
“Is the research peer-reviewed?"
Responses
“Is this research relevant to me?”
“Is this research relevant to me?”
"Is the author American?"
"Is the author American?"
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
“Is the research peer-reviewed?"
GPT-4o mini
The question that can be used to evaluate the reliability of a source is: **“Is the research peer-reviewed?”**
Peer review is a process that adds credibility to research by having it evaluated by experts in the field before publication, making it a key factor in assessing the reliability of a source.
Peer review is a process that adds credibility to research by having it evaluated by experts in the field before publication, making it a key factor in assessing the reliability of a source.
Validity refers to(1 point)
Responses
consistency.
consistency.
reliability.
reliability.
originality.
originality.
accuracy.
Responses
consistency.
consistency.
reliability.
reliability.
originality.
originality.
accuracy.
GPT-4o mini
Validity refers to **accuracy**.
In research, validity indicates whether a study measures what it claims to measure and how truthful the results are.
In research, validity indicates whether a study measures what it claims to measure and how truthful the results are.
To corroborate information is to(1 point)
Responses
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
find evidence that proves a scientific position.
find evidence that proves a scientific position.
find evidence that opposes a scientific position.
Responses
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
find evidence that proves a scientific position.
find evidence that proves a scientific position.
find evidence that opposes a scientific position.
GPT-4o mini
To corroborate information is to **find evidence that supports a scientific position.**
Corroboration involves gathering additional evidence that confirms or validates a particular theory or finding.
Corroboration involves gathering additional evidence that confirms or validates a particular theory or finding.