Question

A scientist performed an experiment to test her hypothesis that a disease in horses was caused by a deficiency in an important mineral. The results did not support her hypothesis. However, some of her data showed an important change in one hormone. The scientist knew that the hormone was related to a different mineral, so she formed a new hypothesis. What is the most logical step for the scientist to take next?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The most logical next step for the scientist to take would be for her to perform a new experiment to test her alternative hypothesis. There is not much use in her forming a new hypothesis without also testing it, as this will not provide any further evidence for her research.