Question

1.3.2 test (cst): science and engineering

question 19 of 25

during which step of the scientific method does a scientist determine whether the hypothesis was supported?

a. design an experiment

b. draw conclusions

c. collect data

d. perform the experiment

Explanation:

To determine the step of the scientific method where a scientist checks if the hypothesis is supported, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Designing an experiment is about planning how to test the hypothesis, not evaluating support.
• Option B: Drawing conclusions involves analyzing data from the experiment to see if the hypothesis was supported (or not) by the results. This matches the question's description.
• Option C: Collecting data is gathering information during the experiment, not evaluating the hypothesis.
• Option D: Performing the experiment is carrying out the procedures, not evaluating the hypothesis.

Answer:

B. Draw conclusions