A) accept both as scientifically correct B) accept the original findings because they were first C) decide based on which researcher has the best credentials D) collaborate and gather additional data to find a factual conclusion Correct Answer: D Nature of Science Reporting Category Practice of Science Standard Benchmark SC.912.N.1.4 Number Identify sources of information and assess their reliability according to the Benchmark strict standards of scientific investigation. Also Assesses LAFS.910.RST.1.1 / LAFS.1112.RST.1.1: Read, interpret, and examine the credibility and validity of scientific claims in different sources of information, such as scientific articles, advertisements, or media stories. Strict standards of science include controlled variables, sufficient sample size, replication of results, empirical and measurable evidence, and the concept of falsification. Item Types Multiple Choice Moderate Cognitive Complexity Type Benchmark The student will distinguish between authentic and reliable sources and opinion or conjecture. Clarification The student will identify sound scientific process within a given experiment. Students will not be required to name specific sources of information Content Limits (current journals, organizations, etc.).
A) accept both as scientifically correct B) accept the original findings because they were first C) decide based on which researcher has the best credentials D) collaborate and gather additional data to find a factual conclusion Correct Answer: D Reporting Category Nature of Science Standard Practice of Science Benchmark Number SC.912.N.1.4 Benchmark Identify sources of information and assess their reliability according to the strict standards of scientific investigation. Also Assesses LAFS.910.RST.1.1 / LAFS.1112.RST.1.1: Read, interpret, and examine the credibility and validity of scientific claims in different sources of information, such as scientific articles, advertisements, or media stories. Strict standards of science include controlled variables, sufficient sample size, replication of results, empirical and measurable evidence, and the concept of falsification. Item Types Multiple Choice Cognitive Complexity Type Moderate Benchmark Clarification The student will distinguish between authentic and reliable sources and opinion or conjecture. The student will identify sound scientific process within a given experiment. Content Limits Students will not be required to name specific sources of information (current journals, organizations, etc.).
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