Question

which of the following should be considered when analyzing the results of a scientific experiment?
the hypothesis, but only if it has been accepted in other experiments
the data, but only if it supports the hypothesis
the empirical evidence that was collected during the experiment
the experimental procedure that was performed
done

Explanation:

To analyze the results of a scientific experiment, we need to consider the empirical evidence (data/observations) collected during the experiment.

• The first option is incorrect because a hypothesis from other experiments isn't the focus of analyzing the current experiment's results.
• The second option is wrong as data should be considered regardless of whether it supports the hypothesis (scientific analysis is objective, and data contradicting the hypothesis is also valuable).
• The fourth option is about the procedure, not the results of the experiment. The empirical evidence collected during the experiment is what we analyze to draw conclusions about the experiment's outcome.

Answer:

the empirical evidence that was collected during the experiment