Question

joanne wants to investigate factors that affect different patterns of the flight of bees. which action should precede the formation of a hypothesis?
○ record data of numbers of bees
○ measure the distance of bee flights
○ draw a conclusion about when bees fly
○ gather information about flight patterns

Explanation:

In the scientific method, before forming a hypothesis, a researcher first needs to gather existing information or observe the phenomenon to identify patterns or variables. Recording data, measuring distances, and drawing conclusions happen after hypothesis formation or during testing. Gathering background information about bee flight patterns lays the groundwork to form a testable hypothesis.

Answer:

gather information about flight patterns