Question

can you spot the scientific method? each sentence below describes a step of the scientific method. match each sentence with a step of the scientific method listed below. a. recognize a problem b. form a hypothesis c. test the hypothesis with an experiment d. draw conclusions 1. stephen predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted. 2. susan said, “if i fertilize my geranium plants, they will blossom.” 3. jonathan’s data showed that household cockroaches moved away from raw cucumber slices. 4. rene grew bacteria from the mouth on special plates in the laboratory. she placed drops of different mouthwashes on bacteria on each plate. 5. kathy used a survey to determine how many of her classmates were left-handed and how many were right-handed. 6. dana wanted to know how synthetic fibers were different from natural fibers.

Explanation:

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Stephen made a prediction about seed growth, which is forming a hypothesis (B) as it's a proposed explanation to test.

Susan's statement is an "if - then" prediction, typical of forming a hypothesis (B) to test the effect of fertilizing.

Jonathan's data led to a conclusion about cockroaches' behavior, so this is drawing conclusions (D).

Answer:

B. form a hypothesis

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