Which of the Following Is NOT a Step in the Experimental

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a step in the experimental method?

• A)Observation of events
• B)Development of a hypothesis
• C)Empirical testing of the hypothesis
• D)Altering data to fit the hypothesis

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Definitions:

Epicatechin

A type of flavonoid with antioxidant properties found in various foods like dark chocolate and green tea, associated with health benefits such as improved heart health.

Cocoa

A powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, used in making chocolate, as well as in baking and cooking.

Ethylene

Gaseous plant hormone that participates in germination, abscission, ripening, and stress responses.

Hormone

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that are transported in the bloodstream to target organs or tissues, where they exert their effects.