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?

The same set of evidence can sometimes fit more than one reasonable explanation. The geologist and biologist may have interpreted the results from different scientific perspectives, while both conclusions remain consistent with the data. This is called having alternate explanations for the same evidence.

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