Which would be considered a reliable source?(1 point)
a blog written by an anonymous author
an article from a scientific journal
an opinion column in your favorite magazine
a biology textbook from 1920
Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?(1 point)
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 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.
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)
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
“Is the research peer-reviewed?"
"Is the author American?"
“Is this research relevant to me?”
"Is the research peer-reviewed?"
Validity refers to(1 point)
consistency.
originality.
reliability.
accuracy.
accuracy.
To corroborate information is to(1 point)
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that opposes a scientific position.
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
find evidence that proves a scientific position.
find evidence that supports a scientific position.
Which colony was established primarily for growing tobacco?
(1 point)
Plymouth
Massachusetts Bay
Virginia
Rhode Island