Scientific experiments often produce new scientific knowledge.

What usually happens if a scientific experiment generates new knowledge that doesn't agree with an existing theory?

A.

Scientists choose whichever side seems to have the most followers.

B.

Science is abandoned as a way to generate knowledge.

C.

The new knowledge is used to reevaluate the theory.

D.

The new knowledge is ignored in favor of the old theory.

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Pinata

Biology

31 December, 03:35

Scientific experiments often produce new scientific knowledge.

What usually happens if a scientific experiment generates new knowledge that doesn't agree with an existing theory?

A.

Scientists choose whichever side seems to have the most followers.

B.

Science is abandoned as a way to generate knowledge.

C.

The new knowledge is used to reevaluate the theory.

D.

The new knowledge is ignored in favor of the old theory.

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Maci Flores · Answer 1

C.

The new knowledge is used to reevaluate the theory.

When newer information is found on something, the theory is changed and updated based on the more reliable info.