Which of the following reasons explains why it is important for new scientific findings to be published? a. scientists will get paid if their findings are published b. other scientists can validate or disprove the findings c. publishing findings will scientists become more biased d. this prevent other scientists from performing similar test.

b. Other scientists can validate or disprove the findings  is important for new scientific findings to be published .

Explanation:

Scientist have expertise on a particular field and need to work together for a project to meet the range of skill and knowledge , which are needed . Science can hence prove or disprove the ideas based on the supporting evidence . Even can get it modified form new evidences .

Even a single negative evidence is enough to overturn the scientific theory.

Any scientific idea originated in the mind of an individual need to be validated with facts and figures and then accepted by the scientific community .