Textbook Question
Describe the process of scientific inquiry and explain why it is not a rigid method.
1. Introduction to Biology
Scientific Method
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is an explanation in the context of the scientific method?
A
A detailed description of the experimental procedure
B
A list of materials used in the experiment
C
A prediction about the outcome of an experiment
D
A hypothesis that proposes a reason for a natural phenomenon
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the components of the scientific method: observation, question, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, and conclusion.
Recognize that an explanation in the scientific method is typically a hypothesis, which is a proposed explanation for a natural phenomenon based on observations.
Differentiate between a hypothesis and other elements of the scientific method: a detailed description of the experimental procedure and a list of materials are part of the experimental setup, while a prediction is related to the expected outcome.
Identify that a hypothesis is not just a prediction but an explanation that can be tested through experiments and observations.
Conclude that the correct answer is a hypothesis that proposes a reason for a natural phenomenon, as it provides an explanation within the scientific method.
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