The First Step of the Scientific Method Is to

question 35

Multiple Choice

The first step of the scientific method is to

• A) recognize and identify a topic to be studied.
• B) describe and execute research procedures.
• C) analyze the collected data.
• D) state the results or implications.

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Definitions:

Census Bureau

A national government agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and providing data about the population, economy, and society of the country.

Secondary Data

Information that has been previously collected and is available for use by others, often used in research to save time and resources.

Primary Data

Data collected firsthand for a specific research purpose, directly from the source.

Individual Interviews

One-on-one conversations between a researcher and a participant, aimed at gathering in-depth information on a topic.