At Night You Get in Your Car to Drive to the Store

question 21

Multiple Choice

At night you get in your car to drive to the store. The car starts but none of the lights work. Which of the following activities would not be considered part of the scientific method?

• A) Slam the hood down hard.
• B) Check the fuse in the light circuit.
• C) Check the wiring from the battery to the lights.
• D) Replace the light bulbs with new bulbs.

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