Scientific Method of Acquiring Knowledge - Part 1

A researcher obtains a result that contradicts the original hypothesis. What should the researcher ideally do?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
A researcher obtains a result that contradicts the original hypothesis. What should the researcher ideally do?
Options
A. Delete the result
B. Report and examine the unexpected finding objectively
C. Change the data
D. Hide the result from readers
Explanation
Unexpected findings are scientifically valuable. They may reveal weaknesses in the hypothesis, methods, assumptions, or existing theory.
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