Which of the Following Statements Is Correctly Matched to the Step

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correctly matched to the step of the scientific method?

• A) Biologists suggested that 2-3 cups of coffee per day can decrease death rates among women. (Hypothesis)
• B) Leslie set up mist nets to catch bats flying over a small stream. Each bat that was caught was weighed and sexed. (Experimental design)
• C) Bethany watched butterflies feeding in a large field of wild flowers. She noticed that more butterflies approached the yellow and purple flowers than the red flowers. (Observation)
• D) A researcher reported that red-foot tortoises preferred red-colored fruits and vegetables to those that were green or white. (Conclusion)
• E) All of the above statements are correctly matched.

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Definitions:

Multidisciplinary

Involving multiple academic disciplines or professional specializations in an approach to a topic or problem.

Clinical Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Autism

A developmental disorder characterized by challenges with social interaction, communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.

Passive

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