Reliable Sources Quick Check
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Question
Which would be considered a reliable source?(1 point)
Responses
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
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an article from a scientific journal
Reliable Sources Quick Check
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Question
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 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.
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Question
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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