Question

which thought or activity is scientific?
a thinking about a sick friend and hoping that they get well soon.
b wondering if getting a vaccination in the arm or in the leg would hurt worse.
c testing three different ointments to see which one helped a rash go away quickest.
d reading a book about ways that ancient civilizations treated illnesses and injuries.

Explanation:

Scientific thinking involves testing hypotheses through experimentation. Option C involves testing (testing three different ointments) to see which one works best (hypothesis: a particular ointment will help the rash go away quickest), which is a scientific method. Option A is just a thought/concern, Option B is a wonder (not a test), and Option D is reading (passive learning, not testing).

Answer:

C. Testing three different ointments to see which one helped a rash go away quickest.