Based on fossilized evidence, there are scientific claims made about the evolution of certain species. if a scientist studying the fossils of a specific species had a hypothesis other than what was currently accepted, what steps should be taken to have the alternative hypothesis considered? . a) the scientist should publish the alternative hypothesis in a popular magazine to gain public support. b) if an alternative hypothesis sounds plausible, it could be used in place of the original hypothesis. c) it is useful to test alternative hypotheses and know that they are incorrect. d) since the original hypothesis is untestable given the circumstances, another one is more likely to be correct.