A journalist on a news show states that most insect repellants can harm the nervous system of infants. Should you consider the journalist’s statement to be a scientific fact?
Yes, it makes sense that insect repellants could harm babies.
No, only statements made by scientists are scientific facts.
No, a journalist is not an expert on medical science.
Yes, journalists always thoroughly research their reports.

Question

A journalist on a news show states that most insect repellants can harm the nervous system of infants. Should you consider the journalist’s statement to be a scientific fact?
Yes, it makes sense that insect repellants could harm babies.
No, only statements made by scientists are scientific facts.
No, a journalist is not an expert on medical science.
Yes, journalists always thoroughly research their reports.

liv1234 · Answer

Hmm, now from looking at the question and just somewhat knowing in general, a journalist is someone who reports the facts, gets facts from professionals in certain areas.

So, with this being known we can clearly eliminate option(s) C and D. 

Honestly, if it were my opinion I would go with B, but I'm not 110% sure, good luck and I hope you solve this problem successfully..