Question

A scientist hypothesizes that the lack of chinook salmon is negatively affecting the orca population. Would this hypothesis need to be tested by another scientist in order to become a theory? Why or why not?

A) It is not done because scientist do not make mistakes.

B) It is not done because scientists do not read each other’s work.

C) It is done because peer review and the consideration of an alternative explanation should be considered.

D) It is done because peer review is not mandatory when developing a theory.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is C. It is done because peer review and the consideration of an alternative explanation should be considered.

Explanation: this is the correct answer because when other scientist view other scientist work it is to indicate that the hypothesis and observations that they made is correct.

Answer 2

Answer:

C: It is done because peer review and the consideration of an alternative explanation should be considered.

Explanation:

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