Multiple choice

Usually the first to spot data that were inconsistent with other findings, in this particular experiment he allowed a number of ________ results to slip by.

  1. fallacious

  2. verifiable

  3. redundant

  4. flagrant

  5. anomalous

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The operative word in the sentence is 'usually', which sets up the contrast between the first and second part of the sentence. Therefore, anomalous is the best answer as it is in tandem with inconsistent with other findings. Hence, (5) is the answer.