Question

question 10
6.66 pts
if the results of an experiment turn out differently from what you
expected, then...

○ you should change the data to support your hypothesis.

○ you should change your hypothesis to match the conclusion.

○ you should explore the possible reasons for this in the conclusions section of your
experimental write - up. you could then create a new hypothesis and a new
experiment.

○ you did not follow the scientific method

Explanation:

• Changing data to support a hypothesis is unethical and unscientific (first option is wrong).
• Changing the hypothesis to match the conclusion goes against the scientific method, as hypotheses are tested, not retrofitted (second option is wrong).
• If results differ from expectations, exploring reasons in the conclusion and formulating new hypotheses/experiments is the correct scientific approach (third option is correct).
• Different results don’t mean the scientific method was not followed; experiments can have unexpected outcomes (fourth option is wrong).

Answer:

C. You should explore the possible reasons for this in the conclusions section of your experimental write - up. You could then create a new hypothesis and a new experiment.