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Which of the following does not contribute to scientific knowledge?

A. Scientists repeat and replicate experiments to confirm findings

B. Scientists communicate with and engage in debate with others in the scientific community.

C. Scientists collect empirical evidence to construct explanations.

D. Scientists propose theories from data found in non-peer-reviewed journals.

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Answer:
D. Scientists propose theories from data found in non-peer-reviewed journals.

Explanation:
Scientists don’t propose theories from data found in non-peer-reviewed journals as it can not be trusted and it is uncertain
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D. Scientists propose theories from data found in non-peer-reviewed journals.

This is the answer because data and conclusions that data from an untrusted and unverified source cannot be accepted as legitimate.

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