in conducting experiments to test scientific theories,exception

a.can be ignored if they are few in number
b.tend to disprove or substantially weaken the theory and must be reported
c.suggest that the research method was faulty

my answer is b

please help thanks

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To answer your question, in publishing research results, ALL results must be published and considered, i.e. discussed. The degree to which the results either prove or disprove the hypothesis must be considered. Whether exceptions SUBSTANTIALLY WEAKEN the theory is a matter for discussion.

I definitely agree with B. Assuming that the experiments were not faulty, the theory needs to be rejected or at least modified.

Your answer, choice b, is correct. When conducting experiments to test scientific theories, exceptions are significant and must be reported if they tend to disprove or substantially weaken the theory. It is essential in science to remain objective and unbiased, and reporting exceptions helps maintain the integrity of the scientific process. Ignoring exceptions simply because they are few in number would not be a scientifically rigorous approach. Furthermore, exceptions do not necessarily suggest that the research method was faulty, as there can be various factors contributing to exceptions that need to be carefully analyzed and understood.