Question

the scientific method consists of several elements, including: ______.

• continuing to test the hypothesis against facts
• observing real-world behaviour and outcomes and formulating a hypothesis based on said observations
• observing real-world behaviour and outcomes and formulating a law based on said observations
• accepting, rejecting, and adjusting a hypothesis

Explanation:

The scientific method typically involves: 1. Observing real - world phenomena and formulating a hypothesis (not a law initially) from those observations. 2. Testing the hypothesis against facts (experimentation etc.). 3. Accepting, rejecting, or adjusting the hypothesis based on the test results. Formulating a law is a later step after repeated confirmation of a hypothesis, so the option with formulating a law is incorrect.

Answer:

• continuing to test the hypothesis against facts
• observing real - world behaviour and outcomes and formulating a hypothesis based on said observations
• accepting, rejecting, and adjusting a hypothesis