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Where can I get reliable scientific information?
The Best Websites for Expanding Your Scientific Knowledge
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- ScienceStage.com.
- ScienceDaily.
- Science News.
- New York Times Science News.
- NOVA.
- HowStuffWorks.
- National Public Radio (NPR)
What is the most reliable source of scientific information?
The most trustworthy source of scientific information is: peer-reviewed research publications.
How do scientists ensure that their data is reliable?
Answer: Scientists can ensure that their results are reliable by making multiple observations and repeating trials during experimentation. They should also use proper units to communicate with other scientists, and make sure the experiment is repeatable.
How can I find accurate science information on the Internet?
The safest way to end up with a web page written by an expert in that specific subject is to go first to the following types of websites:
- Peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
- Official websites of government agencies.
- University websites.
- Official websites of respected professional organizations.
How do I know if information is trustworthy?
There are several main criteria for determining whether a source is reliable or not.
- 1) Accuracy. Verify the information you already know against the information found in the source.
- 2) Authority. Make sure the source is written by a trustworthy author and/or institution.
- 3) Currency.
- 4) Coverage.
What is the best source for science news?
The BBC has topped a list of the 10 best websites for science news. The BBC News science and environment page beat off tough competition such as New Scientist and National Geographic in the list compiled by the website RealClearScience.
Which source is the most reliable?
Academic journal articles are probably the most reliable source of current thinking in your field. To be the most reliable they need to be peer reviewed. This means that other academics have read them before publication and checked that they are making claims that are backed up by their evidence.
How do you get reliable results?
Obtain and record accurate, reliable results
- The accuracy of a measurement is dependent on the quality of the measuring apparatus and the skill of the scientist involved.
- For data to be considered reliable, any variation in values must be small.
- Repeating a scientific investigation makes it more reliable.
How do you know if research is reliable?
8 ways to determine the credibility of research reports
- Why was the study undertaken?
- Who conducted the study?
- Who funded the research?
- How was the data collected?
- Is the sample size and response rate sufficient?
- Does the research make use of secondary data?
- Does the research measure what it claims to measure?
What are 3 Reliable Sources?
What sources can be considered as credible?
- materials published within last 10 years;
- research articles written by respected and well-known authors;
- websites registered by government and educational institutions (. gov, . edu, .
- academic databases (i.e. Academic Search Premier or JSTOR);
- materials from Google Scholar.