A recent encyclopedia entry about dogs cites multiple research papers done by scientists at veterinary schools. According to the article, Labrador retrievers come in two specific breeds: English and American. The English breed is described as stocky and heavy, while the American breed is described as tall and lanky. The article describes current scientific research as showing that males of both breeds usually weigh about 29-41 kg (65-90 lb), and females weigh 25-32 kg (55-70 lb). Coat colors for both breeds come in solid black, yellow, or chocolate. All labs have strong tails and webbed feet, which help them swim. Devon would like to use this information to determine if his new dog is an English or American Labrador retriever. Which best describes the reliability of the information?
Answer
A
It is not reliable because only scientists can use scientific information for reference.
B
It is not reliable because it doesn’t talk about how to test and only gives data about the breeds.
C
It is reliable because the article is based on multiple studies done by scientists at multiple veterinary schools.
D
It is reliable because it gives information about both types of Labradors in addition to information about other types of dogs.
Explanation
The article cites multiple research papers by scientists at veterinary schools, which supports its reliability as a source of scientific information. Its descriptions of the two Labrador types can help Devon compare his dog, though the shared weight ranges and coat colors alone would not distinguish them. Choice C best identifies the evidence supporting the article’s reliability.
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