While studying in the lab, a scientist discovers that a sample of platypus fur glows blueish-green under ultraviolet light. When would the scientist have enough evidence to propose a theory?(1 point)

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The scientist could propose a theory after briefly examining samples of other species.
The scientist could propose a theory after briefly examining samples of other species.

The scientist could propose a theory based only on this initial study.
The scientist could propose a theory based only on this initial study.

The scientist would need to study many samples of different species over several generations to get enough evidence to propose a theory.
The scientist would need to study many samples of different species over several generations to get enough evidence to propose a theory.

The scientist would need to publish a paper detailing their results in a trusted journal.

Answer 1

The scientist would need to study many samples of different species over several generations to get enough evidence to propose a theory.

This response recognizes that a theory requires extensive evidence and replication of findings across various contexts to establish reliability and validity.