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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
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- the empirical evidence that was collected during the experiment
- the experimental procedure that was performed
Why: Analysis must be based on the actual data collected and on how the experiment was done (methods, controls, sources of error, sample size, reproducibility). The other options are incorrect because you should not ignore data that contradicts a hypothesis, nor should you condition consideration of the hypothesis on prior acceptance — the hypothesis is relevant, but it must be evaluated against the evidence and the quality of the procedure.
- the empirical evidence that was collected during the experiment
- the experimental procedure that was performed
Why: Analysis must be based on the actual data collected and on how the experiment was done (methods, controls, sources of error, sample size, reproducibility). The other options are incorrect because you should not ignore data that contradicts a hypothesis, nor should you condition consideration of the hypothesis on prior acceptance — the hypothesis is relevant, but it must be evaluated against the evidence and the quality of the procedure.
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