Question

Which source is the LEAST credible for scientific information?

Answer 1

Answer: B) a survey of fellow classmates

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

D) A Survey of fellow classmates

Explanation:

This is the correct answer because an informal survey involves various answers that may or may not be accurate.  Informal surveys cannot be held as scientific fact and are, therefore, not reliable. A scientific journal is reliable because it most likely includes data from an experiment and/or research of a trusted scientist or group. The results of past experiments are very reliable because these are the results of hard work and thorough planning and research. A scientific discussion with colleagues is not very credible because it involves the sharing of opinionated information, but it is certainly more reliable that the varying answers of school-aged peers.