Question

question 3
all of the following are steps in the scientific method except
○ making predictions based on a theory.
○ discarding data inconsistent with the hypothesis.
○ forming a hypothesis.
○ observing and recording data.

question 4
which of these statements about the scientific method is not true?
○ some unexpected results can be beneficial.
○ all experiments must follow the same step-by-step procedure
○ experimental results may or may not support the hypothesis.
○ experiments may be repeated several times.

Explanation:

Question 3

The scientific method involves observing, forming hypotheses, making predictions (from theories/hypotheses), and collecting data. However, discarding data inconsistent with the hypothesis is unscientific as data should be objectively analyzed, not discarded to fit a hypothesis.

The scientific method is flexible; different experiments can have different procedures. Unexpected results can lead to new insights, results may or may not support hypotheses, and experiments are often repeated. So the statement that all experiments must follow the same step - by - step procedure is false.

Answer:

discarding data inconsistent with the hypothesis.

Question 4