In reporting the results of investigations, scientists generally include both the methods used in the investigation and the results. Which of these best explains why scientists typically document their research methods as well as their results? A. Scientists include their research methods because other scientists need to repeat the tests and confirm their results.
B. Scientists include their research methods because other scientists are always looking for new ways to investigate nature.
C. Scientists include their research methods because other scientists don’t trust that an investigation was necessarily carried out correctly.
D. Scientists include their research methods because they need to demonstrate that they were completely and totally honest in conducting their tests.