A Group of Scientists Conducts a Scientific Study to Investigate

question 25

Multiple Choice

A group of scientists conducts a scientific study to investigate dietary factors that influence the development of obesity.Which of the following activities is not likely to be a component of their research efforts?

• A)Making observations and formulating a hypothesis
• B)Collecting data and analyzing results
• C)Posting findings at the main researcher's Internet web site
• D)Submitting an article describing the study to a peer-reviewed journal

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