The Steps of the Scientific Method Follow a Certain Order

question 136

Multiple Choice

The steps of the scientific method follow a certain order. The correct order is:

• A) Conducting a literature review → Posing a question → Developing a hypothesis → Analyzing the data and drawing conclusions
• B) Posing a question → Developing a hypothesis → Collecting data → Drawing conclusions
• C) Posing a question → Conducting a literature review → Developing a hypothesis → Testing the hypothesis by collecting data → Analyzing the data and drawing conclusions
• D) Developing a hypothesis → Testing the hypothesis by collecting data → Posing a question → Conducting a literature review → Analyzing the data and drawing conclusions

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Definitions:

Net Income

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