Question

question 4 of 50
a science class is checking to see how much life exists in local streams. the students predicted their water sample would only hold three amoeba, but it actually held 20. in which step of the scientific process will the students check if their experimental results match their prediction?
a. forming a hypothesis
b. collecting data
c. analyzing the data
d. making observations

Explanation:

Analyzing data involves comparing results (20 amoeba) with predictions (3 amoeba). Forming a hypothesis is making a prediction (done already). Collecting data is gathering results (20 amoeba found). Making observations is initial noticing (not comparing). So, analyzing data is the step where they check if results match prediction.

Answer:

C. Analyzing the data