Which Does Not Represent a Scientific Investigation

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which does not represent a scientific investigation?

• A) Weighing the results of an experiment to obtain quantitative data.
• B) Weighing lab reports on a chemical balance to determine the grade.
• C) Graphing the mass of a product as a function of the mass of the starting material.
• D) Determining the temperature at which the maximal amount of product is obtained.
• E) Trying different conditions if an initial experiment fails.

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