Question

Which of the following best describes the iterative nature of scientific inquiry?
A) Once an experiment is completed, the inquiry process is finished.
B) Scientific inquiry often involves revising, retesting, and refining ideas based on new evidence.
C) Each inquiry is entirely separate from previous ones.
D) Hypotheses are never changed after they are tested.

Answer 1

B) Scientific inquiry often involves revising, retesting, and refining ideas based on new evidence.

This option best describes the iterative nature of scientific inquiry, as it emphasizes the ongoing process of improving and adapting hypotheses and experiments as new data is collected.