Question

the basis of the scientific method is...

• to test a hypothesis, and if it is disproved, abandon the investigation.
• to test a hypothesis in conditions that are conclusive to its success.
• to formulate a research problem and test the hypothesis in carefully controlled conditions that challenge the hypothesis.
• to formulate a research problem and disprove the hypothesis.

Explanation:

The scientific method involves formulating a problem and testing a hypothesis in controlled, challenging conditions.

Answer:

to formulate a research problem and test the hypothesis in carefully controlled conditions that challenge the hypothesis.