Question

Which piece of evidence best supports the idea that a scientific consensus can change?(1 point)

Responses

Science accepts new theories when the data support doing so.

Over time, as more results come in and each theory is tested, the scientists in a subfield will reach broad agreement.

Scientific consensus is achieved when most of the experts working in a subfield agree on a scientific theory that explains some part of that field.

The scientific hypotheses that have been well tested and best explain their observations become the scientific consensus.

Answer 1

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Science accepts new theories when the data support doing so.

Answer 2

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The evidence that best supports the idea that a scientific consensus can change is: "Science accepts new theories when the data support doing so." This suggests that if new data becomes available that contradicts or challenges an existing consensus, scientists are open to revising or changing their theories based on the new evidence.