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An 8th-grade student is researching how social media influences the mental health of teens. They find the following 4 sources:



Source #1: A peer-reviewed psychology journal article written by a mental health expert


Source #2: A popular blog post written by another student sharing their personal experience with social media


Source #3: A government health website summarizing national data about teen screen time and anxiety


Source #4: A viral video made by an influencer promoting a new mindfulness app.





Which sources from above would be the MOST credible and relevant for a formal research project on mental health of teens?

(1 point)
Responses

Sources 3 and 4 because they are both easy to find
Sources 3 and 4 because they are both easy to find

Sources 2 and 4 because they reflect the experience of a real teen
Sources 2 and 4 because they reflect the experience of a real teen

Sources 1 and 3 because they both come from reliable, research based sources
Sources 1 and 3 because they both come from reliable, research based sources

Source 1 only because journal articles are the only credible research sources
Source 1 only because journal articles are the only credible research sources
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Sources 1 and 3 because they both come from reliable, research-based sources.

Explanation: The peer-reviewed journal article is expert-reviewed research, and the government health site provides trustworthy, population-level data. The blog and influencer video are anecdotal or promotional and not as reliable for a formal project.