A scientist agrees with the scientific consensus that dinosaurs had scaly skin Then he discovers a new fossil that indicates a dinosaur had feathers. The scientist refuses to consider the new evidence because it does not agree with the accepted ideas. The scientist is being biased by the scientific consensus. practicing skepticism by ignoring evidence being open-minded by finding new fossils drawing conclusions supported by evidence

## Step 1<br />The problem presents a scenario where a scientist is faced with new evidence that contradicts his existing beliefs. The scientist's reaction to this new evidence is the key to answering this question.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The scientist's reaction is described as refusing to consider the new evidence because it does not align with his existing beliefs. This indicates that the scientist is not open to new evidence or changing his beliefs based on new evidence.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The options provided are:<br />- Being biased by the scientific consensus<br />- Practicing skepticism by ignoring evidence<br />- Being open-minded by finding new fossils<br />- Drawing conclusions supported by evidence<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The scientist's behavior does not align with the options of being open-minded, drawing conclusions supported by evidence, or practicing skepticism. The scientist is not open to new evidence, not drawing conclusions based on evidence, and not practicing skepticism.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />The scientist's behavior aligns with the option of being biased by the scientific consensus. The scientist is refusing to consider new evidence because it does not align with the accepted scientific consensus, indicating bias.