A. INCORRECT CHOICE
Feedback: The quality of a scientific study cannot be measured simply by the quantity of data alone. Think of the first two considerations in evaluating the legitimacy of a claim.
B. INCORRECT CHOICE
Feedback: Experts in one field of science are often poorly qualified in another field where they have no experience. What type of source would have better qualifications?
C. CORRECT CHOICE
Feedback: Scientists with a good reputation in a field of science are likely to publish results that can be trusted in that field.
D. INCORRECT CHOICE
Feedback: Such social media activity is more a reflection of popularity or controversiality than of scientific quality. Consider the source of the information.
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