I think they actually do know what they are doing, and therefore, their hypothesis is incorrect
They are perfectly following the scientific method:
Set up a hypothesis (I don’t know what I am doing)
Formulate a contrary null hypothesis (I know what I am doing) and try to prove it (if I know what I am doing, I will be able to do science stuff)
Notice that your experiment actually proves your null hypothesis, thereby rejecting your original claim
Panic, as negative results can not be published, and a lack of publications threatens both the funding for your scientific career as well as your livelihood
Bend the data a little bit and throw any negative data because everybody is probably doing this
Proclaim you have proven your hypothesis
I think they actually do know what they are doing, and therefore, their hypothesis is incorrect
“Of course I know what I’m doing! I just don’t know what effect it’s going to have when I do it.”
The tone of this comic reminds me of this video which I find equally funny
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