An idea is being proposed. The steps that led to the idea are listed below:
All evidence and arguments were considered.
There was peer review.
There were different outcomes each time.
Can this idea be scientific?
a No, because different outcomes each time can lead to pseudoscience.
b Yes, because all steps are characteristic of scientific ideas.
c No, because peer review leads to bias.
d Yes, because the scientific method was followed.
The correct answer is b) Yes, because all steps are characteristic of scientific ideas.
Considering all evidence and arguments, having peer review, and having different outcomes each time are all characteristics of scientific investigation. The scientific method involves gathering evidence, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and subjecting ideas to peer review, which all the steps mentioned align with. Therefore, the idea can be considered scientific.