Refer to the Newsela article "A Step-by-Step Guide to the Scientific Method."

Part A

Which statement is a central idea of the text?

Responses

Scientists mostly work outdoors.
Scientists mostly work outdoors.

Scientists work alone on their research.
Scientists work alone on their research.

Scientists work together and report their findings.
Scientists work together and report their findings.

Scientists usually work in laboratories.
Scientists usually work in laboratories.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

Which detail from the text best supports the answer in Part A?

Responses

Experiments must be repeatable.
Experiments must be repeatable.

Variables change in different experiments.
Variables change in different experiments.

Without sharing results, little progress is made.
Without sharing results, little progress is made.

Often, there is no correct answer in science.

1 answer

Part A

The central idea of the text is:

Scientists work together and report their findings.


Part B

The detail from the text that best supports the answer in Part A is:

Without sharing results, little progress is made.

This statement emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication in the scientific community, which aligns with the central idea that scientists work together and report their findings.