INTRODUCTION
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Ask my pet dog
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Instagram
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The internet (with credible sources!)
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My 2nd grade cousin
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Detailed explanation-1: -Educational and government-run websites (. gov, . edu) tend to also be a safe source to use, as well as academic databases. Google Scholar is also a no-fail source for reliable information.
Detailed explanation-2: -Look at the three letters at the end of the site’s domain name, such as “edu” (educational), “gov” (government), “org” (nonprofit), and “com” (commercial). Generally, . edu and . gov websites are credible, but beware of sites that use these suffixes in an attempt to mislead.
Detailed explanation-3: -Generally, a credible or reliable source is one that experts in your subject domain would agree is valid for your purposes. This can vary, so it is best to use one of the source evaluation methods that best fits your needs.
Detailed explanation-4: -Google Scholar. JSTOR. Library of Congress. PubMed Central. Google Books. Science.gov. Digital Commons Network. ResearchGate. More items
Detailed explanation-5: -An author who is an expert or a well-respected publisher (such as the NY Times or Wall Street Journal). Citations for sources used. Up-to-date information for your topic. Unbiased analysis of the topic (i.e. author examines more than one perspective on the issue). 09-Mar-2023