Evaluating Research in Science

When viewing a website that is presenting scientific information, what is a way that you can recognize that it is valid information.

• The name of the website

• The claims of the author

• The author's credentials and cited research

• the images

A team of scientist make a claim that they have discovered that blood of iguanas can cure cancer. What must the scientists provided to legitimize their claim.

• a hypothesis

• design an experiment, gather data and multiple trials

• peer review articles

• none of these answers are correct.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

The best source of information regarding a scientific topic is usually.....?

• found on google

• found on scientific websites

• peer review articles of experiments

• wikipedia

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

When scientists make a claim, what must be done with the information.

• The must complete multiple trials

• They must share their findings and procedures so other scientist can replicate their findings

• They must organize it into graphs and reports.

• none of the above

Does the collection of data ensure that scientists are following the scientific method step by step so there is no need for replication?

• True, if data is collected it is accurate and their is no need for further research

• False, if data is collected and its accurate than there is no need for further research

• False, Data provides evidence to support their observations, allowing them to pass impactful laws and acts.

• True, Data provides evidence to support their observations, allowing them to pass impactful laws and acts.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Let's say that there is an existing theory regarding plate tectonics, but new data shows that the theory may be faulty. What must scientists do?

• They would have to look at the data replicate the experiments to validate it.

• Accept the data as a scientific fact

• Release the data to the public without validation

• none of the above.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What is necessary to validate a claim?

• data

• a properly designed experiment

• a question

• A experiment that can replicated and have its date verified.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-2