What is the scientist's next step, if the experiment shows that the scientists hypothesis is false?

Change the data to make the hypothesis look true.

Ignore the data and report the hypothesis as true.

Make a new hypothesis and run a new experiment.

Change the hypothesis to match the experiments results.

Question

What is the scientist's next step, if the experiment shows that the scientists hypothesis is false?

 Change the data to make the hypothesis look true.

 Ignore the data and report the hypothesis as true.

 Make a new hypothesis and run a new experiment.

 Change the hypothesis to match the experiments results.

gatorgirl · Answer

@travisbrown372 @J-Cross18 @Rolltideroll @swami @Compassionate Help please!!

compassionate · Answer

Make a new hypothesis and run a new experiment.

Of course, it'll be that.

compassionate · Answer

Changing the data or hypothesis to fit certain conditions gives inaccurate information. Re Formatting your work makes it biased. But, if you change the hypothesis and run the experiment over again, you'll get accurate results.

compassionate · Answer

Wrong - no soliciting answers or cheating. I'm demonstrating the coursework and how to arrive at the conclusion.

travisbrown372 · Answer

i will become a mod

compassionate · Answer

Alright. I hope that goes good for you.

travisbrown372 · Answer

thank you

gatorgirl · Answer

And you will be a great one at that! @travisbrown372 Thank you both for your help!!

travisbrown372 · Answer

ur welcome and thx

gatorgirl · Answer

Anytime :)