Question

what is scientific consensus?
○ a new scientific idea that was confirmed by the original researcher
○ an idea that has been changed due to new information
○ a general agreement among scientists about a scientific idea
○ the understanding that knowledge in a particular area can be uncertain

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: A new scientific idea confirmed by the original researcher is not a scientific consensus (consensus requires agreement among many scientists, not just the original researcher).
• Option 2: An idea changed due to new info is scientific progress/updating, not consensus.
• Option 3: A general agreement among scientists about a scientific idea matches the definition of scientific consensus.
• Option 4: Understanding knowledge uncertainty is about the tentative nature of science, not consensus.

Answer:

C. a general agreement among scientists about a scientific idea