Question

according to a recent encyclopedia entry about dog breeds, labrador retrievers come in two specific breeds: english and american. the article cites six studies from several scientific journals about dog breeding showing that males of both breeds usually average 29 - 41 kg (65 - 90 lb) in weight, and females usually average 25 - 32 kg (55 - 70 lb) in weight. annas female labrador retriever weighs 38 kg (83 lb). what does annas dogs weight indicate about the reliability of this source? this is still a reliable source because it clearly cites scientific research. this is still a reliable source because it is a printed book, not the internet. this is no longer a reliable source because anna disproved the studies. this is no longer a reliable source because annas dogs weight is in the range for males.

Explanation:

The encyclopedia entry is reliable as it cites six studies from scientific journals. Just because Anna's dog's weight is outside the average range for females doesn't make the source unreliable. The fact that it is a printed book also doesn't affect its reliability negatively. The key is the citation of scientific research.

Answer:

This is still a reliable source because it clearly cites scientific research.