Question

You learned that researchers often, if not always, follow up the five steps of the scientific method by reporting their findings. Which of the following is the best explanation of the importance of this sixth step?
A) It’s important to report scientific findings so that the original researchers get credit for their work
B) It’s important to report and publish scientific findings so that researchers in can maintain their accreditation
C) It’s import to report scientific findings simply so that there is documentation of interesting natural phenomenon
D) It’s important to report scientific findings so that the scientific method can begin again

Answer 1

A) It’s important to report scientific findings so that the original researchers get credit for their work

Answer 2

The best explanation of the importance of the sixth step to report their findings is A. It’s important to report and publish scientific findings so that researchers in can maintain their accreditation.