Which Progression Represents the Correct Sequence of Steps in the Scientific

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which progression represents the correct sequence of steps in the scientific method?

• A) Define and describe the issue, form a hypothesis, choose a research strategy, conduct a study, analyze the data
• B) Conduct a study, analyze the data, form a hypothesis, publish conclusions, obtain feedback
• C) Choose a research strategy, determine desired results, conduct a study, form a hypothesis, analyze data
• D) Develop a theory, conduct an experiment to test the theory, analyze data, publish data

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Definitions:

Intermediate Product

Goods that are used as inputs in the production of other goods and services, not destined for the final consumer.

Gross Private Domestic Investment

The total amount of capital investment in domestic assets by the private sector, including expenditures on physical assets like machinery, buildings, and equipment.

Expenditures Approach

A way of computing GDP by adding up the dollar value at current market prices of all final goods and services.

Income Approach

Method of finding GDP by adding all the incomes earned in the production of final goods and services.