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I wasn't sure about the source I received it from.hagar said:
hagar said:I wasn't sure about the source I received it from.
Thank you for the info.ZapperZ said:There are 3 things you need to do when you read something like this and want to make a first pass as evaluating it:
1. Check the publication source. This one was citing a publication in Phys. Rev. Lett. (they give you a link).
2. Then, go to our list of acceptable journals and see if Phys. Rev. Lett. is one of the journals. This will tell you whether this is a respectable journal, or some fly-by-night-and-accepts-anything-under-the-sun journal. In physics, Phys. Rev. Lett. is one of the top 3 most-prestigious journals for physics papers (the other 2 being Nature and Science).
3. And this is a separate issue. The question on whether it is "verified science" is completely different than figuring out if it has been properly published. Verification of anything in physics often requires time. For an experimental result, it requires that other people reproduce the same experiment, and even go beyond that (such as increasing the accuracy and sensitivity of the experiment). Publishing it first in a reputable journal is the first step in an often tedious process of verification.
If you do not have access to the PRL paper itself, check out the ArXiv upload:
https://arxiv.org/abs/1803.05038
Zz.
The answer to this question depends on what you mean by "real verified science." Generally, real verified science refers to scientific research that has been rigorously tested and verified by other scientists through peer review. This process ensures that the research is reliable and accurate. However, it's important to note that science is an ongoing process and new discoveries and theories are constantly being reviewed and tested.
To determine if a scientific study is legitimate, you should look for a few key elements. First, check if the study was published in a reputable scientific journal. Peer-reviewed journals have a rigorous review process to ensure the quality and accuracy of the research. Additionally, you can look at the credentials of the researchers and the funding sources for the study. Studies conducted by reputable scientists and funded by reputable organizations are more likely to be legitimate.
Generally, information from scientific studies can be trusted, especially if it has been published in a reputable journal and is supported by other research. However, it's important to critically evaluate the information and consider the source. Not all studies are created equal and there may be biases or limitations in the research that should be taken into account.
Scientists use the scientific method to test and verify their hypotheses. This involves making observations, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, and analyzing the results. The results of these experiments are then reviewed and replicated by other scientists to ensure their validity. If the results consistently support the hypothesis, it is considered to be true until further evidence suggests otherwise.
Verification is crucial in science because it ensures the accuracy and reliability of research findings. Without verification, there is a risk of biased or flawed research being accepted as fact, which can have serious consequences. Additionally, verification allows for the advancement of knowledge and the development of new theories and technologies based on reliable evidence.