Question
Which would be considered a reliable source?(1 point)
Responses
a blog written by an anonymous author
a blog written by an anonymous author
a biology textbook from 1920
a biology textbook from 1920
an article from a scientific journal
an article from a scientific journal
an opinion column in your favorite magazine
Responses
a blog written by an anonymous author
a blog written by an anonymous author
a biology textbook from 1920
a biology textbook from 1920
an article from a scientific journal
an article from a scientific journal
an opinion column in your favorite magazine
Answers
Answer
Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?(1 point)
Responses
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 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 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 zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.
Responses
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 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 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 zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.
Answer
Which question can be used to evaluate reliability of a source?(1 point)
Responses
“Is the research peer-reviewed?"
“Is the research peer-reviewed?"
"Is the author American?"
"Is the author American?"
“Is this research relevant to me?”
“Is this research relevant to me?”
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
Responses
“Is the research peer-reviewed?"
“Is the research peer-reviewed?"
"Is the author American?"
"Is the author American?"
“Is this research relevant to me?”
“Is this research relevant to me?”
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
Answer
To corroborate information is to(1 point)
Responses
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that opposes a scientific position.
find evidence that opposes a scientific position.
find evidence that proves a scientific position.
find evidence that proves a scientific position.
Responses
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that opposes a scientific position.
find evidence that opposes a scientific position.
find evidence that proves a scientific position.
find evidence that proves a scientific position.
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GPT-4o mini
The most reliable source among the options provided would be **an article from a scientific journal**. Scientific journals usually undergo peer review and are written by experts in the field, making them credible sources for information.
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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, as the funding source may influence the research outcomes to align with the company's interests, indicating a bias in the results.
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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 critical process in academic publishing that helps ensure the quality and credibility of research.