Question

the scientific method is a step - by - step process. which steps should follow directly after a scientist makes an observation? (1 point) collect data and share the results begin background research and ask a question generate a hypothesis and begin an experiment conduct an experiment and analyze the data

Explanation:

The scientific method starts with observation. After observing, the next logical steps are to do background research (to understand what is already known) and then ask a specific question (to define the problem for further investigation). Collecting data and sharing results come later in the process. Generating a hypothesis and beginning an experiment would follow after asking the question. Conducting an experiment and analyzing data also occur after formulating the question. So the steps that directly follow observation are beginning background research and asking a question.

Answer:

begin background research and ask a question