Question

Which options are necessary to answer a scientific question? Select ALL that apply.

reproducible results

data that supports the hypothesis

empirical evidence

a testable hypothesis

Answer 1

- reproducible results — Yes. Results must be reproducible/replicable to verify findings.
- empirical evidence — Yes. Observations or measurements are required to answer a scientific question.
- a testable hypothesis — Yes. You need a hypothesis that can be tested by observation/experiment.

Not necessary:
- data that supports the hypothesis — No. You need data that tests the hypothesis, but it may support or refute it; support is not a prerequisite.