Question

what is the first step of the scientific method?
experimentation
conclusion
observation
analysis

Explanation:

The scientific method starts with making observations about a phenomenon or a problem. Experimentation is a later step to test hypotheses, conclusion is the final step to summarize findings, and analysis is done after data collection (from experimentation or observation - related data gathering). So the first step is Observation.

Answer:

C. Observation (assuming the options are labeled A: Experimentation, B: Conclusion, C: Observation, D: Analysis)