Question

When scientists read research articles in scientific journals, they apply skepticism in order to

Answer 1

When scientists read research articles in scientific journals, they apply skepticism in order to evaluate experimental procedures.

The scientists apply skepticism and evaluate experimental procedures to gain more knowledge on what things the researches are going on. In this way, a better conclusion can be made.

Answer 2

Of the following given choices

A. revise the conclusions.

B. describe experimental procedures.

C. decide what other scientists will think.

D. evaluate experimental procedures.

The answer is; D.  

It is important that scientists review other scientist’s work to ensure that the scientific community and space is not filled with false positives and also build up on these experimental procedures rather that repeating them.