Question

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? it is not reliable because only scientists can use scientific information for reference. it is not reliable because it doesnt talk about how to test and only gives data about the breeds. it is reliable because the article is based on multiple studies done by scientists at multiple veterinary schools. it is reliable because it gives information about both types of labradors in addition to information about other types of dogs.

Explanation:

The information is from multiple research papers by scientists at veterinary schools. Multiple studies from experts add credibility. The first option is wrong as anyone can use scientific info. The second option is incorrect as the lack of testing details doesn't make it unreliable. The fourth option is wrong as it doesn't mention other dog types.

Answer:

It is reliable because the article is based on multiple studies done by scientists at multiple veterinary schools.