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What if a scientist observes a new phenomenon that disagrees with the scientists own hypothesis?

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What if a scientist observes a new phenomenon that disagrees with the scientists own hypothesis?

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Tell the phenomenon to others, let them experiment/observe it and if they find the same results that you did, discard your hypothesis and form a new one based on the evidence found. Further experimentation/observation may be required to iron out wrinkles in your new hypothesis. Easier typed than done >.