What happens when an experiment with new information or new technology produces results that support an existing theory?

When an experiment with new information or new technology produces results that support an existing theory, and is confirmed empirically, then the theory will never be a theory now but a fact. But, the consequence here, it should have a strong evidence that will support the findings, otherwise it will be still considered as theory.

Each student aligns the edge of the object with the left edge of the ruler as shown above. all four students read the ruler with a measurement of 4.6 cm. which statement describes the data they collect? i believe the answer is: the data have poor precision and poor accuracy because of a systematic error.