Which Is the First Step in Conducting a Scientific Inquiry

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which is the first step in conducting a scientific inquiry?

• A) Testing through empirical research
• B) Observing some phenomenon
• C) Drawing conclusions
• D) Formulating hypotheses and predictions

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