Which would be considered a reliable source?(1 point)

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an opinion column in your favorite magazine
an opinion column in your favorite magazine

an article from a scientific journal
an article from a scientific journal

a biology textbook from 1920
a biology textbook from 1920

a blog written by an anonymous author

an article from a scientific journal

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 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.

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 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.

Which question can be used to evaluate reliability of a source?(1 point)

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“Is this research relevant to me?”
“Is this research relevant to me?”

“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”

"Is the author American?"
"Is the author American?"

“Is the research peer-reviewed?"

“Is the research peer-reviewed?"

Validity refers to(1 point)

Responses

reliability.
reliability.

accuracy.
accuracy.

consistency.
consistency.

originality.

accuracy.

To corroborate information is to(1 point)

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find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.

find evidence that proves a scientific position.
find evidence that proves a scientific position.

find evidence that supports a scientific position.
find evidence that supports a scientific position.

find evidence that opposes a scientific position.

find evidence that supports a scientific position.

The reliable source in this case would be an article from a scientific journal. To determine the reliability of a source, it is important to consider several factors, such as the expertise of the author, the publication's peer-review process, and the overall credibility of the journal. Scientific journals go through a rigorous review process wherein experts in the respective field critically evaluate the research before it gets published. This ensures that the information presented is accurate and supported by evidence. On the other hand, an opinion column in a magazine or a blog written by an anonymous author may not undergo the same level of scrutiny and may lack evidence-based information. Therefore, while they may provide interesting perspectives, they may not be as reliable as a scientific journal in terms of factual accuracy.