Chemist a Claims That a New Compound Will Inhibit the Growth

question 86

Multiple Choice

Chemist A claims that a new compound will inhibit the growth of a virulent strain of bacteria.When Chemist B from a different laboratory tests the compound against the same bacterial strain,the bacteria grow at their normal rate.Which of the following statements best describes what has happened?

• A)The claim is correct, because the test has been replicated.
• B)The claim is incorrect, because the test has been replicated.
• C)The claim is incorrect, because the test has not been replicated.
• D)The claim is correct, because the data is not falsifiable.