A. Data can be examined in context with other data points in order to draw valid conclusions.

B. Data in science is rarely accurate and should not be used in a scientific argument.

C. The data is false and needs to be corrected since it can’t prove either side of a scientific argument.

D. Data is frequently used outside of context to benefit the conclusion scientists want to reach.

A. Change variables in this experiment and repeat it until he gets the data he was expecting.

B. Have other scientists replicate his experiment exactly and see if they get the same results.

C. Assume the scientists did everything correctly and write up his results to get published in a scientific journal.

D. The scientists made a mistake somewhere, but should alter the results to better match his original hypothesis.

A. Janelle can replicate Josh's experiment to see if she gets the same results.

B. Janelle can do a different experiment and show that the results are different.

C. Janelle can change variables in Josh's experiment to try to change the results.

D. Janelle can research what should likely happen in the experiment from an online resource.

The author links to his or her favorite internet sites.

The author of the site tells you the information is reliable.

The author states in bold letters that the site was proofread by a librarian.

D. The author of the site provides contact information and his or her qualifications.

A. Other scientists were tried to contact them and they would not answer.

B. Cold fusion was a topic that was cited frequently among the scientific community.

C. Scientists in the community were unable to replicate the experiment with the same methods and obtain the same results.

D. The original scientists were unable to attend a science community meeting involving cold fusion to explain their evidence.