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A scientist noticed that a dark-colored peppered moth is more visible on a light-colored background than a light-colored peppered moth. He wonders, “Does this difference in visibility affect the survival rate of dark moths?” Which part of the scientific method does he need to carry out next?
Pose a question.
Form a hypothesis.
Interpret data.
Form a conclusion.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Form a hypothesis.

He already posed the question; the next step is to make a testable prediction (e.g., "Dark moths on light backgrounds have lower survival rates due to increased predation") that can be tested experimentally or observationally.