Question

A geologist and a biologist performed an experiment together and examined the data. Each scientist formed a different conclusion. Both conclusions were supported by the evidence. How is this possible?
Both conclusions are the same but have different wording.
If more than one conclusion is supported, the hypothesis is invalid.
There can be alternate explanations for the same evidence.
Each conclusion is based on different data.

Answer 1

There can be alternate explanations for the same evidence.

Explanation: The same data can be consistent with more than one interpretation, so both scientists can draw different, equally supported conclusions from the same experimental results.