The quality of the hypothesis determines the feasibility of experimentation. Conclusions or claims that stem only or preferentially from data consistent with preconceived notions are not credible. Any credible theory must be consistent with all relevant data. Often, opinions are acceptable expedients to filling informational gaps. If the study proceeds without a clear-cut definition, the resulting count could include creatures the researcher had not intended to be tallied, such as humans or protozoans.
True scientists compare theories.
Science is not an accumulation of conclusions but a process that demands resolving discrepant findings and conclusions. Such evaluation is termed peer review. True scientists do not bypass peer review, because it can pinpoint blind spots in their research. He thus complicates any attempt to disprove them. Generally, he simply states that radioactive materials were released into the environment and that the incidence of a particular disease increased.