Question

After Susan collects and analyzes her data, which of the following is the next logical step? Susan writes a paper challenging Self-Determination Theory because only some of her data supported it. Susan ignores the data that did not fit the theory Susan recalculates her data to fit the theory Susan alters or amends the theory to fit her data.

Answer 1

Answer:

Susan should write a paper challenging Self-Determination Theory because only some of her data supported it.

Explanation:

A theory is an explanation for an observation. It starts as a hypothesis (i.e., possible explanation of an observation). If there is enough evidence supporting the hypothesis, then it becomes a theory. But, theories can change or been rejected with new evidence.

Ethics in science is fundamental. You should NEVER change your data to fit a hypothesis or a theory; it is unethical.