Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?(1 point)
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.
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.
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)
Responses
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
“Is this research relevant to me?”
“Is this research relevant to me?”
"Is the author American?"
"Is the author American?"
“Who was paid to do this research?”
“Who was paid to do this research?”
are you sure?
I apologize for the repetitive response. Let me provide you with the correct answer:
"Who was paid to do this research?"
Validity refers to(1 point)
Responses
reliability.
reliability.
consistency.
consistency.
originality.
originality.
accuracy.
accuracy.
Which question can be used to evaluate reliability of a source?(1 point)
Responses
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
“Is this research relevant to me?”
"Is the author American?"
“Who was paid to do this research?”
The question that can be used to evaluate the reliability of a source is:
"Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?"
Validity refers to(1 point)
Responses
reliability.
consistency.
originality.
accuracy.
Validity refers to accuracy.
Which statement most accurately describes a reliable but invalid test?(1 point)
Responses
You take a personality test twice and get results that you are extroverted, though you are introverted.
You measure the room temperature twice with two thermometers and get the same results each time.
You take a career quiz that predicts your future job multiple times and get the same result each time.
You use two kitchen scales to weigh an apple and get different results from each individual scale.