Question

question 8 of 10
which of the following describes a reason for making a prediction when doing a controlled experiment?
a. to identify a useful and reliable source of scientific information
b. to learn what is already known about a specific research question
c. to anticipate the observations or measurements that will be made
d. to prove that a hypothesis is true before it is tested in an experiment

Explanation:

• Option A: Identifying a source of scientific information is not the purpose of making a prediction in a controlled experiment.
• Option B: Learning what is already known about a research question is typically done through literature review, not prediction.
• Option C: Making a prediction helps in anticipating what observations or measurements will occur in an experiment.
• Option D: A hypothesis is tested through an experiment; a prediction is not to prove a hypothesis is true before testing.

Answer:

C. To anticipate the observations or measurements that will be made