Question

a student is applying the scientific method to a study of the effect of temperature on plant growth. each day he writes down the temperature and plant height measurements in a table in his laboratory notebook. which step of the scientific method does this describe?
○ communicating results
○ designing an experiment
○ drawing conclusions
○ collecting and recording data

Explanation:

• "Communicating results" involves sharing findings with others, not just recording in a notebook.
• "Designing an experiment" is about planning the procedure, not recording data.
• "Drawing conclusions" is analyzing data to form a conclusion, not the act of recording.
• The student is writing down temperature and plant height measurements (data) in a table, which is collecting and recording data.

Answer:

D. collecting and recording data