Question

A marine scientist studying the Canary Islands concluded that the islands were not formed by volcanic activity because his data showed that the fault on which the islands lies was inactive during the islands' formation. Why is using this data considered good science?

He uses logical thinking to draw conclusions based on scientific evidence.
He selects scientific measurements that cannot be challenged by other scientists.
He selects scientific measurements that provide evidence for his hypothesis.
He employs logical thinking to critique earlier measurements of the same phenomenon.

Answer 1

He uses logical thinking to draw conclusion based on scientific evidence

Step-by-step explanation

Scientific evidence is information gathered from scientific research. This information is objective and unbiased that is documented after conducting a research. In this case, the evidence presented was that an inactive fault line cannot result to formation of the Canary Island. Previous data has show that an active fault line can trigger volcanic activities leading to formation of islands.

Answer 2

This scientist uses scientific evidence. This scientist bases his finding on facts and logic. This scientist is very rational and provides evidence on why he believes the way he does. This scientist used scientific measurements in his findings that cannot be contested by others.