A biologist conducted an experiment to determine the rate at which DNA mutations occur. The biologist was careful to record the steps of her experiment, as well as her observations and results. What should the biologist do next?
A.
Come up with a new hypothesis that she can test.
B.
Ask the local newspaper to publish her results.
C.
Report her results in a scientific journal.
D.
Hide her results from other scientists so that they won't steal her idea.