A geologist has formed an hypothesis about a natural phenomenon, but due to the nature of the phenomenon, he is unable to test his hypothesis through direct observation or laboratory experimentation. Of the many possible approaches to the problem, the one you would NOT expect the geologist to take is:

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Disregarding the hypothesis due to insufficient observations is not a scientific approach. Scientists typically seek alternative methods to test hypotheses, such as modeling or collaboration, rather than dismissing them outright.

A Geologist Has Formed an Hypothesis About a Natural Phenomenon