Question

all of the following are steps in the scientific method except making predictions based on a theory, discarding data inconsistent with the hypothesis, forming a hypothesis, observing and recording data.

Explanation:

The scientific method involves systematic steps like forming a hypothesis, observing/recording data, and making predictions from theories. However, discarding data inconsistent with a hypothesis is unscientific as data should be objectively analyzed, not discarded to fit a hypothesis.

Answer:

B. discarding data inconsistent with the hypothesis