Rank the Following in Order from Most Reliable to Least

question 116

Multiple Choice

Rank the following in order from most reliable to least reliable sources of information.

• A) scientific journals→magazine article written by scientist→magazine article written by journalist→public opinion
• B) scientific journals→magazine article written by journalist→magazine article written by scientist→public opinion
• C) magazine article written by scientist→scientific journal→magazine article written by journalist→public opinion
• D) magazine article written by scientist→scientific journal→public opinion→magazine article written by journalist
• E) magazine article written by scientist→magazine article written by journalist→scientific journal→public opinion

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Definitions:

Nuptial Gifts

Items or food provided by one individual to another within a mating context, often influencing mate choice and reproductive success.

Good Genes

A theory in sexual selection suggesting that individuals with certain desirable genetic qualities are more attractive to potential mates, contributing to better offspring survival.

Sensory Bias

A phenomenon in which preferences that evolve in one context, such as foraging, incidentally shape mate preferences, influencing sexual selection.

Elephant Seals

Large marine mammals with a distinctive nose resembling an elephant's trunk, known for their deep-diving ability and sexual dimorphism.