Question

what is involved when applying the scientific method?

select all that apply

a only paying attention to results that support your hypothesis
b drawing conclusions and communicating results
c forming and testing a hypothesis
d identifying a question you would like to answer

Explanation:

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<reasoning>

Analyze option (a)

Using the Scientific Investigation knowledge point
Option (a) suggests ignoring data that contradicts a hypothesis, which introduces confirmation bias and violates scientific integrity.

Analyze option (b)

Using the Scientific Method Steps knowledge point
Option (b) represents the final stages of the scientific method where data is analyzed to make a judgment and shared with the community.

Analyze option (c)

Using the Scientific Method Steps knowledge point
Option (c) represents the core predictive and experimental phases of the scientific method.

Analyze option (d)

Using the Scientific Method Steps knowledge point
Option (d) represents the initial observation and questioning phase that initiates any scientific inquiry.
</reasoning>

<answer>
<mcq-option>a only paying attention to results that support your hypothesis</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>b drawing conclusions and communicating results</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>c forming and testing a hypothesis</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>d identifying a question you would like to answer</mcq-correct>
</answer>

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Answer:

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Analyze option (a)

Using the Scientific Investigation knowledge point
Option (a) suggests ignoring data that contradicts a hypothesis, which introduces confirmation bias and violates scientific integrity.

Analyze option (b)

Using the Scientific Method Steps knowledge point
Option (b) represents the final stages of the scientific method where data is analyzed to make a judgment and shared with the community.

Analyze option (c)

Using the Scientific Method Steps knowledge point
Option (c) represents the core predictive and experimental phases of the scientific method.

Analyze option (d)

Using the Scientific Method Steps knowledge point
Option (d) represents the initial observation and questioning phase that initiates any scientific inquiry.
</reasoning>

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<mcq-option>a only paying attention to results that support your hypothesis</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>b drawing conclusions and communicating results</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>c forming and testing a hypothesis</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>d identifying a question you would like to answer</mcq-correct>
</answer>

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