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

Scientific research is rushed to reach conclusions.
Scientific research is rushed to reach conclusions.

Scientists make up their findings.
Scientists make up their findings.

Scientific research has been practiced for centuries.
Scientific research has been practiced for centuries.

Scientists work carefully.
Scientists work carefully.
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

Scientists must complete all experiments in a hurry.
Scientists must complete all experiments in a hurry.

Modern scientists go beyond the ancient Greeks.
Modern scientists go beyond the ancient Greeks.

Scientists slowly modify experiments.
Scientists slowly modify experiments.

Scientists repeat the experiments of other scientists.

1 answer

Part A

The central idea of the text is:

Scientists work carefully.


Part B

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

Scientists slowly modify experiments.

This detail highlights the careful and methodical nature of scientific work, aligning with the central idea.