Question

What does it mean for a source to be reliable?(1 point)

It is published on the internet.

It is trustworthy.

It took a long time to write.

It cites at least one source.

When researching the topic of "performance enhancement equipment in competitive sports," which source is most likely to be trustworthy?(1 point)

a survey of fifteen physical education teachers

the opinions of five baseball coaches

a survey of eight professional athletic organizations

the opinions of ten basketball players

Vivian is researching the topic of listening to music while studying. Vivian finds that Text 1 is more trustworthy than Text 2. Which piece of information is likely to be found in Text 2?(1 point)

the results of a study published in a scientific journal about the effects of music on concentration

the results of a survey of 1,000 college students about their grades and study habits

a story about a teenager who improved his grades by listening to classical music while he studied

an interview with a doctor who specializes in memory and works with teenagers

What is a sign that the source you are reading might be unreliable?(1 point)

It is trying to sell a product.

It includes facts verified by outside sources.

It uses neutral language.

It is created by a professional journalist.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1) It is trustworthy

If a source is reliable, it means that it does not contain false information, and that if there are opinions in the piece, they are clearly indicated to be opinions rather than disguising opinions as facts.

2) A survey of eight professional athletic organizations

When it comes to an opinion versus a survey, a survey typically collects more diverse and therefore more reliable info. Basketball players and baseball coaches are surely great at their respective sports, but they are not professional, and neither are the physed teachers.

3) A story about a teenager (...)

All of the other choices are studies, surveys, and interviews with professionals, so this single answer choice not including any research is a red flag.

4) It is trying to sell a product

Let's say a snack company is trying to sell their very sugary cookies. They might create an article claiming that these unhealthy snacks are 'good for athletes' and help their performance. These supposed facts cannot be backed up by anyone, nor are they even true! Therefore, any article with a goal to sell a product should not be trusted as unbiased.