Chemist A claims that a new compound will inhibit the growth of a virulent strain of bacteria. When Chemist B from a different laboratory tests the compound against the same bacterial strain, the bacteria grow at their normal rate. Which of the following statements best describes what has happened?
A. The claim is correct, because the test has been replicated.
B. The claim is incorrect, because the test has been replicated.
C. The claim is incorrect, because the test has not been replicated.
D. The claim is correct, because the data is not falsifiable.
Answer:C
Chemist A claims that a new compound will inhibit the growth of a virulent strain of bacteria. When Chemist B from a different laboratory tests the compound against the same bacterial strain, the bacteria grow at their normal rate. Which of the following statements best describes what has happened?
A. The claim is correct, because the test has been replicated. B. The claim is incorrect, because the test has been replicated. C. The claim is incorrect, because the test has not been replicated. D. The claim is correct, because the data is not falsifiable.