Which Question Is Most Likely to Be Asked by the Critical

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which question is most likely to be asked by the critical reader during his/her evaluation of the discussion section of an article?

• A) Are the major findings unexpected?
• B) What hypothesis was tested in the experiment?
• C) How would I interpret these findings?
• D) What questions are left unanswered?

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Definitions:

Generally Accepted Fossils

Fossil specimens that are widely recognized and accepted by scientists as valid evidence of ancient life.

Stromatolites

Layered structures formed by the growth of microorganisms, often found in fossil form and important for understanding the Earth's early biosphere and atmospheric evolution.

Yeasts

A diverse group of unicellular fungi that are widely used in baking, brewing, and biotechnology for their ability to ferment sugars.

Ediacaran Fauna

Refers to an assemblage of ancient, soft-bodied marine organisms that lived during the Ediacaran Period, approximately 635 to 541 million years ago.