Answer:
Osmosis and diffusion are both forms of passive transport because they require no energy. Gummy Bears are made up of gelatin, starch and sugar. The gelatin acts like a semi-permeable membrane. Inside the membrane the gummy bear is full of starch and sugar (mostly sugar).
Explanation:
I think most scientists would not respect this researchers claim.
It doesn't seem like the researcher followed the steps of the scientific method.
1.) Making an observation.
2.)Asking questions.
3.)Forming a hypothesis.
4.)Conducting an experiment.
5.)Analyzing Data.
6.)Drawing a conclusion.
7.)Showing work to others.
Publishing his/her work would be the very last step after completing everything else.