Which of the Following Is an Accurate List,in Order,of the Steps

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate list,in order,of the steps of the scientific method?

• A)Define variables;state assumptions;form a hypothesis;test
• B)State assumptions;define variables;form a hypothesis;test
• C)Identify variables;state assumptions;test;form a hypothesis
• D)Identify variables;form a hypothesis;form behavioral assumptions;test
• E)Define assumptions;form behavioral assumptions;form hypothesis;test

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net earnings not paid out as dividends but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The total cost involved in manufacturing or acquiring the products that a company has sold during a specific period.

Investment

Allocation of resources, such as capital or time, in anticipation of generating income or profit in the future.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the asset's consumption, wear, and tear.