Which would be considered a reliable source?(1 point)
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a blog written by an anonymous author
an opinion column in your favorite magazine
an article from a scientific journal
a biology textbook from 1920
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An article from a scientific journal.
Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?(1 point)
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.
Which question can be used to evaluate reliability of a source?(1 point)
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“Is this research relevant to me?”
“Is the research peer-reviewed?"
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
"Is the author American?"
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“Is this research relevant to me?”
“Is the research peer-reviewed?"
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
"Is the author American?"
“Is the research peer-reviewed?"
Validity refers to(1 point)
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\originality.
consistency.
\accuracy.
reliability.
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\originality.
consistency.
\accuracy.
reliability.
Accuracy.
To corroborate information is to(1 point)
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find evidence that proves a scientific position.
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that opposes a scientific position.
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
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find evidence that proves a scientific position.
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that opposes a scientific position.
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
find evidence that supports a scientific position.