Dr.Hendricks conducts a thorough experimental investigation into the effects of alcohol consumption on the driving ability of college students.He concludes that even small amounts of alcohol - less than would make a person legally intoxicated - can still have very serious effects on one's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.According to the scientific method,what should Dr.Hendricks do with his conclusions?
A) Report the findings by publishing in a scholarly journal or presenting at a research conference.
B) Make sure to tell his students that alcohol is not safe, so that his research can potentially save lives.
C) Hold onto his findings until he has conducted the same experiment several more times to verify his findings.
D) Contact the local newspaper so that he can let the general public know what he found.

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Dr. Hendricks should report his findings by publishing in a scholarly journal or presenting at a research conference because this is the standard practice in the scientific community to disseminate the results of research. This allows other researchers to review, replicate, and build upon his findings.

DrHendricks Conducts a Thorough Experimental Investigation into the Effects of Alcohol