Which is an example of scientific evidence that can be used to critique a new scientific argument?

A) data that were collected from related historical experiments

B) data that have been analyzed to remove an outlier

C) data that incorporate the opinions of leading scientists

D) data that were collected from a single successful experiment

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Cassius Mclaughlin

Biology

16 January, 15:31

Which is an example of scientific evidence that can be used to critique a new scientific argument?

A) data that were collected from related historical experiments

B) data that have been analyzed to remove an outlier

C) data that incorporate the opinions of leading scientists

D) data that were collected from a single successful experiment

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Susannah · Answer 1

Scientific data are considered as non-subjective which means they are not dependent on the views and opinions of the researchers and follows the scientific way of verifying and concluding. Among these, the one that makes sense is B. One cannot depend on historical accounts, nor one experiment only nor the opinions of the scientists.