In the Simplest Form of the Scientific Method,which of the Following

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the simplest form of the scientific method,which of the following correctly describes the sequence in which science proceeds?

• A) experiment, hypothesis, observation
• B) theory, observation, experiment
• C) observation, theory, experiment
• D) observation, hypothesis, experiment

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Definitions:

Thought Processes

Thought processes refer to the mental activities involved in cognition, including perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Psychosocial

relating to the interrelation between social factors and individual thought and behavior.

Psychosocial Development

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson, describing how individuals’ social experiences across their lifespan shape their personality, including their emotions and attitudes towards themselves and others.

Cognitive Development

concerns the growth and change in intellectual capabilities such as learning, thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.