Question

Dr. Smith has discovered a bird that he believes is a new species. Dr. Wilson says he will only be convinced if Dr. Smith finds several more of the same type. Why might Dr. Wilson feel this way?

Answer 1

The correct answer is - he wanted to be sure before considering before the bird as a new type if it really represents new species.

Explanation:

Dr. Smith has found the bird that he considered as new species however Dr. Wilson said he will only be convinced if DR. smith could find several members of the same species. Dr. Wilson seems to be sure before considering the bird that Dr. smith found as the new species. It is because he wants to sure if it's not an unusual example of the pre-described species.

Thus, the correct answer is - he wanted to be sure before considering before the bird as a new type if it really represents new species.