What Is the Scientific Method

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the scientific method?

• A)research in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which group received the treatment and which group received a placebo
• B)an idea generated by scientists based on their observations
• C)research involving one group of subjects that receives a specific treatment and a second group of subjects that does not receive the treatment
• D)a stepwise process used by scientists to generate sound research findings

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