The First Step in the Scientific Method Is to

question 8

Multiple Choice

The first step in the scientific method is to

• A)identify a problem.
• B)propose a solution.
• C)predict the results of an experiment.
• D)perform an experiment.
• E)draw a conclusion.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Processing

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Dorsolateral Striatum

A region of the brain implicated in motor planning and the execution of habitual actions.

S-R Habits

Behaviors that are formed through the repeated pairing of a specific stimulus (S) and response (R), leading to a habitual action.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the frontal lobes of the brain involved in complex behaviors including planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.