Question

question 4
the approach that allows us to thoroughly and methodically ask a question and answer it using observational evidence is known as
science
the scientific method
deductive reasoning
hypothesis generation

Explanation:

The scientific method involves formulating a question, making observations, forming a hypothesis, testing it through experiments, and analyzing results to answer the question. It is systematic and evidence - based. Science is a broader field, deductive reasoning is a logical process not the overall approach here, and hypothesis generation is just one part of the scientific method.

Answer:

the scientific method