Ashton,a Biology Student,wants to Study Butterflies Using the Scientific Method

question 116

Multiple Choice

Ashton,a biology student,wants to study butterflies using the scientific method.Which of the following scenarios represents a step or steps in the scientific method?

• A)While watching the butterflies, Ashton notices a phenomenon in their feeding behavior.
• B)Ashton makes a logical educated guess to predict the butterflies' future behaviors.
• C)Ashton tests his prediction by recording objective information about the butterflies.
• D)All of these.

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