N.1.4 Reliability of Sources Review

Which of the following is considered a primary source of scientific information?

• A science textbook

• A peer-reviewed research article

• A news report about a scientific discovery

• An encyclopedia entry

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What does it mean if a scientific source is "peer-reviewed"?

• It is written by a journalist

• It has been evaluated by other experts in the field

• It is published on a website

• It is available in a library

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Which of the following is the best example of a reliable source for scientific research?

• A personal blog

• A government science agency website

• A social media post

• An advertisement

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Which term describes the process of checking the accuracy and trustworthiness of a scientific source?

• Hypothesizing

• Citing

• Evaluating reliability

• Experimenting

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You are given two articles about climate change: one from a peer-reviewed journal and one from a popular magazine. What is the best way to determine which is more reliable?

• Check which article is longer

• See which article has more pictures

• Evaluate the credentials of the authors and the review process

• Choose the one with the most recent publication date

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A student finds a website with scientific claims but no listed author or references. What should the student do to assess the reliability of the information?

• Accept the information as true

• Ignore the website completely

• Look for supporting evidence from reputable sources

• Share the information on social media

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If a scientific article is published in a journal that is not peer-reviewed, what should you do before using it as a source?

• Assume it is reliable

• Check for supporting evidence from other peer-reviewed sources

• Use it without question

• Only read the abstract

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A friend shares a video online claiming a new health discovery. Which step should you take to verify the claim's reliability?

• Believe the video because your friend shared it

• Search for the claim in scientific journals or official health organization websites

• Ignore the claim entirely

• Share the video with others

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You are conducting research for a science project. How would you strategically determine which sources to include in your bibliography?

• List every source you find, regardless of reliability

• Select sources that are peer-reviewed, have credible authors, and are published by reputable organizations

• Only use sources that agree with your hypothesis

• Use sources with the most colorful graphics

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A new scientific claim is trending on social media. Describe a strategic approach to assess the reliability of this claim before accepting it as fact.

• Accept the claim if it has many likes and shares

• Investigate the original source, check for peer review, and compare with established scientific literature

• Believe the claim if it matches your opinion

• Ignore all new scientific claims

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