An astronomer has proposed a new theory about the evolution of the universe. What is the next step that the astronomer should take to make his theory reliable?

a. explain the theory with models to make it more interesting
b. allow other scientists to repeat the experiments to verify the results
c. publish the theory in a science magazine to let people know about it
d. discuss the theory on television to make it popular

Question

An astronomer has proposed a new theory about the evolution of the universe. What is the next step that the astronomer should take to make his theory reliable?
 		
a. explain the theory with models to make it more interesting
b. allow other scientists to repeat the experiments to verify the results
c. publish the theory in a science magazine to let people know about it
d. discuss the theory on television to make it popular

anonymous · Answer

b. allow other scientists to repeat the experiments to verify the results