A scientist observes a new phenomenon that disagrees with the scientist's own explanation or hypothesis.Following the scientific method,the correct procedure is to

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct procedure in this situation is to modify the hypothesis. This allows the scientist to adapt their explanation and potentially come up with a more accurate understanding of the phenomenon. Simply discarding or ignoring the observation would not be scientifically rigorous, and waiting for someone else to develop an explanation could lead to a delay in further understanding. Accepting the disagreement as incomprehensible would not be a productive way to approach the situation.

A Scientist Observes a New Phenomenon That Disagrees with the Scientist's