Biology Unit 1 lesson 4 all of the questions

Choose True or False. Wikipedia is a good source of factual information.

false

What is the gold standard in scientific research?

peer-reviewed journal

select 2 that apply What is a peer-reviewed journal?

-It is a publication of scientific articles in which every research article has been reviewed by other scientists. -It is a method that journalists use to make sure the research they publish uses the best knowledge currently available.

Name three clues that the material you are reading is false:

-The research is someone's private opinion. -You find numerous other careful studies saying the opposite thing. -The research only used one or two sources and then made sweeping statements that the research applies to everybody.

Why do you want to read research by scientists who use the scientific method? Select all that apply.

-peer review (consensus agreement in field) -repeatable testability

The three types of "scientific" research you might come across are ___ , ___ , and ___ .

-promotional -fictional -factual

What type of information are text books good for obtaining?

theories basics and scientific laws

"When in doubt, _____."

throw it out