Accuracy, reliability, validity of secondary sources.

Question 1

How did you ensure that the information you gathered was accurate?

Answer 1

• The info was similar to information presented in peer reviewed scientific journals/literature/ or info from educational institutions
• The info obtained was from these scientific journals
• The info can be substantiated in more than one reliable source

Question 2

How did you ensure the information you gathered was reliable?

Answer 2

• It was written by credible authors/ qualified professionals, for e.g Glenda Chidrawi who has an honours degree in molecular biology and has been involved in bio ed for more than 30 yrs
• Consistent with other reputable sources
• Info not biased
• On a reputable site, i.e gov, edu
• Current (recently published/updated)
• refers to data and statistics from valid first-hand investigations

Question 3

How did you ensure the information you gathered was valid?

Answer 3

• The data in the source was valid if it has been gathered using appropriate methods and it relates to the hypothesis or problem
• If the sources were reliable and the findings accurate