Which of the following correctly sequences the steps of the scientific method?

Question

Group of answer choices

Question, observe, explain, design and conduct experiment, collect and analyze data, report findings

Form a hypothesis, observe, investigate a testable question, collect and analyze data, state results.

observe, question, make a testable explanation, experiment, collect and analyze data, state findings.

design and conduct an investigation based on a testable question, form a hypothesis, collect data, state findings

Answer 1

The correct sequence of the steps of the scientific method based on common understanding is:

observe, question, make a testable explanation, experiment, collect and analyze data, state findings.

This sequence begins with observation, leads to questioning, proposes a hypothesis (testable explanation), conducts experiments, collects and analyzes data, and finally reports the findings.