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When reading another scientist’s findings, think critically about the experiment. Ask yourself: Were
observations recorded during or after the experiment? Do the conclusions make sense? Can the results
be repeated? Are the sources of information reliable? You should also ask if the scientist or group
conducting the experiment was unbiased. Being unbiased means that you have no special interest in the
outcome of the experiment. For example, if a drug company pays for an experiment to test how well one
of its new products works, there is a special interest involved: The drug company profits if the
experiment shows that its product is effective. Therefore, the experimenters aren’t objective. They
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This passage underscores the importance of asking critical questions when examining another scientist’s work. One should assess whether the observations and data collection were conducted systematically and determine if the experimental design allows for reproducibility. Additionally, it is crucial to

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