In the passage, the author is primarily interested in

describing the data that supports a scientific theory
illustrating how a research method has generated results that challenge an accepted theory
arguing that data obtained from a particular research method are as useful as data obtained directly
describing a scientific challenge and a research technique to address that challenge

Correct answer: describing a scientific challenge and a research technique to address that challenge

Solution

The passage is mainly about a scientific problem and the method used to investigate it. It is not primarily arguing for one kind of data over another or focusing only on supporting evidence. The best summary is the option that includes both the challenge and the technique.

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