In science, new observations are considered to be valid if they
A) can be reproduced by other scientists
B) are consistent with ideas held by the majority of scientists at the time
C) can be repeated by the the scientist who first made the observations
D) are made by a scientist who is held in high regard by his or her peers

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In science, new observations are considered valid if they can be reproduced by other scientists, as this ensures that the observations are reliable and not a fluke or error. Consistency with ideas held by the majority of scientists or the reputation of the scientist making the observation is not sufficient to establish validity, and repetition by the original scientist alone may not be enough to rule out biases or errors.

In Science, New Observations Are Considered to Be Valid If