Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?(1 point)
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A zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.
A zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.
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 botanist publishes data about plant growth that does not support their original hypothesis and is replicable.
7 answers
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 statement indicates potential bias due to the conflict of interest arising from the funding source (the construction company), which might have a vested interest in the outcome of the research.
The question that can be used to evaluate the reliability of a source is:
“Is the research peer-reviewed?”
Peer review is an important aspect of scientific research that helps ensure the quality and credibility of the findings.
Validity refers to:
accuracy.
It refers to how well a test or research measures what it is supposed to measure.
To corroborate information is to:
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
