Which Answer Choice Lists the Steps of the Scientific Method

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which answer choice lists the steps of the scientific method in the correct order?

• A) hypothesis, observation, experiment, conclusion, data collection
• B) conclusion, hypothesis, observation, experiment, data collection
• C) observation, hypothesis, experiment, data collection, conclusion
• D) observation, experiment, hypothesis, conclusion, data collection
• E) data collection, conclusion, hypothesis, experiment, observation

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Definitions:

Thought

The act or process of thinking, where ideas, memories, and considerations are processed cognitively.

Gricean Maxim

Principles proposed by philosopher H.P. Grice to ensure clear, cooperative communication, including quality, quantity, relation, and manner.

Quantity

Quantity refers to an amount or number of a material or immaterial thing not requiring a unit of measure.