Question

steps of the scientific method
which answer choice lists the steps of the scientific method in the correct order?
multiple choice
hypothesis, observation, experiment, conclusion, predictions
conclusion, hypothesis, observation, experiment, predictions
observation, hypothesis, prediction, experiment, conclusion
observation, experiment, hypothesis, conclusion, prediction
prediction, conclusion, hypothesis, experiment, observation

Explanation:

The scientific method starts with making an observation about a phenomenon. Then, a hypothesis (a proposed explanation) is formulated. Next, a prediction (what should happen if the hypothesis is true) is made. After that, an experiment is conducted to test the prediction. Finally, a conclusion is drawn based on the experimental results. Among the options, only "observation, hypothesis, prediction, experiment, conclusion" follows this correct order.

Answer:

C. observation, hypothesis, prediction, experiment, conclusion (assuming the third option is labeled C; if the original labels were different, adjust the label but keep the text. Since the user's image shows the third option as the one with this order, we identify it as the correct choice.)