The Scientific Method Involves Five Basic Steps: ____

question 18

Multiple Choice

The scientific method involves five basic steps: ____.

• A) observe the environment; generate a theory of the phenomenon to be studied; generate possible hypotheses; systematically vary variables; and conduct an experiment
• B) collect data to test a theory; manipulate variables within a laboratory setting; conduct a statistical analysis of the data; synthesize the results; and publish the findings
• C) identify a question to be investigated; form a hypothesis; choose a research method and a research design; collect data to test the hypothesis; and draw conclusions that lead to new questions and hypotheses
• D) generate a conclusion; isolate variables; determine how variables are related to the conclusion; conduct the research study; and published the findings

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