If a scientist believes that another person's theory is wrong, the best approach for that scientist to take is to __________.

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The best approach for a scientist who believes that another person's theory is wrong is to design a study making specific predictions to test the alternate explanation. This will allow for objective testing and potentially contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Writing an essay or ignoring the other research does not allow for empirical testing, and working in another country is not necessarily a solution to the disagreement about the theory.

If a Scientist Believes That Another Person's Theory Is Wrong