Interpretation : The reason for the scientist to publish a description of the procedure along with the result of the experiment is to be explained.
Concept Introduction : The experiment is a process used to put a theory to the test.
Answer to Problem 20LC
The results of the experiment must remain the same in order for the results to be accepted no matter how many times or by whom an experiment is repeated. So, the scientist needs to publish a description of the procedure along with the result of the experiment.
Explanation of Solution
The experiment is a process used to put a theory to the test.
The results of the experiment must remain the same in order for the results to be accepted no matter how many times or by whom an experiment is repeated.
For this reason, it is expected of scientists to publish a description of their methods together with their findings.
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