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Once a hypothesis have been confirmed through numerous experimental tests, it can then become a theory. Theories are much more powerful and expansive in scope than hypotheses. Once a theory has been established, it is the role of scientist to try and disprove a theory rather than to try to reinforce its proof.
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What do scientist do when their data does not support their hypothesis?
Discard or change the hypothesis.
What does it mean when a scientist fails to reject a hypothesis?
It means that the experiment is consistent with the hypothesis. It adds to the credibility of the hypothesis.
What should be done after data is collected for an experiment?
The scientist or student scientist should review the results. Conclusions should be drawn based on the results. Then, the hypothesis is reviewed to make sure the results confirm the hypothesis; if not, revise the hypothesis and rerun the experiment.
How can a scientist test a hypothesis if he or she cannot do a controlled experiment?
scientists test their hypothesis buy making observations or doing research
What does it mean if a scientist fails to rejects a hypothesis?
the hypothesis has not been proven wrong.
