15
QuizMultiple Choice

Hypotheses, Laws, and Theories

Question 15 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

The data from one particular experiment do not agree with a current theory. What is the next step?

Answer
A
Discard those data.
B
Change the theory immediately.
C
Repeat the experiment and compare the data again.
D
Change the data to agree with the theory.

Explanation

Repeat the experiment and compare the results. A single result that conflicts with a theory could come from measurement error or an unusual outcome, so it should be checked before revising the theory. The correct choice is “Repeat the experiment and compare the data again.”

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