Ascientist hypothesizes that the lack of chinook salmon is negatively affecting the orca population. would this hypothesis need to be tested by another scientist in order to become a theory? why or why not?

a) it is not done because scientist do not make mistakes.

b) it is not done because scientists do not read each other’s work.

c) it is done because peer review and the consideration of an alternative explanation should be considered.

d) it is done because peer review is not mandatory when developing a theory.