Question

scientific method:

1. make observations
2. ask a question
3. formulates a hypothesis
4. conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis
5. collect and analyze data
6. conclusion

what should jessica do?
a give up; space experimentation is best left to the experts
b buy an antigravity plane so that she can test her hypothesis with an experiment
c change the parts of her hypothesis that deal specifically with space so that she can make an experiment on earth
d skip the experiment step; sometimes you can only research and observe

Explanation:

To determine what Jessica should do, we analyze the options:

• Option A suggests giving up, which is not in line with the scientific method (which encourages investigation).
• Option B proposes buying an antigravity plane, which is impractical and not a standard part of the scientific method for testing hypotheses (especially for space - related hypotheses, such a plane is not a realistic or standard tool).
• Option C: Changing the parts of the hypothesis to deal specifically with space so that an experiment can be conducted is a valid approach. In the scientific method, if a hypothesis is too broad or cannot be tested directly, refining it (narrowing it down to a testable aspect, like focusing on space - related aspects that can be experimented on Earth or through other feasible means) is a proper step.
• Option D says to skip the experiment step, but the scientific method requires experimentation (or observation - based testing) to test hypotheses, so this is not correct.

Answer:

C. Change the parts of her hypothesis that deal specifically with space so that she can make an experiment on Earth