The First Step in the Scientific Method Is Known as __________

question 47

Multiple Choice

The first step in the scientific method is known as __________.

• A)hypothesis formation.
• B)problem identification.
• C)problem formation.
• D)hypothesis identification.

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Definitions:

Case Study Method

A research approach that involves the detailed examination of an individual or group, providing deep insights into complex issues.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistic that indicates the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.

Chance Fluctuation

Random variations in data or processes that are not due to any specific cause, often considered in statistical analyses.

File Drawer Problem

The bias introduced into scientific literature when studies with positive results are more likely to be published than studies with negative or non-significant findings.