When dealing with unexpected results:
A) the researcher should throw out the results and discontinue writing the research report.
B) the researcher should consider alternative explanations for findings.
C) the researcher should talk to others with expertise in their research topic and methodology for useful insight.
D) all of the above.
E) b and c only.

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Unexpected results should prompt the researcher to consider alternative explanations (B) and to seek insight from others with expertise in their research topic and methodology (C). Throwing out results is not a recommended practice.

When Dealing with Unexpected Results