Question

list the steps of the scientific method or scientific inquiry process in order: (l2)
step 1:
step 2:
step 3:
step 4:
step 5:
step 6:
step 7:
step 8:
options for selection: refine, inference, communicate, conclusion, ask a question, prediction, observation, analyze data, hypothesis, experiment or test

Explanation:

The scientific method steps in order are: 1. Observation, 2. Ask a Question, 3. Hypothesis (propose a testable explanation), 4. Prediction (what to expect if hypothesis is true), 5. Experiment or Test (conduct to collect data), 6. Analyze Data (examine results), 7. Conclusion (interpret data), 8. Communicate (share findings). So Step 3 should be Hypothesis.

Answer:

Step 3: Hypothesis