[Campbell Biology P.1188] According to the "Study Tip" section on identifying components of e... | Practice Question

According to the "Study Tip" section on identifying components of experimental design, what is the step that immediately follows "Form a hypothesis" in a scientific investigation?

  • A: Make observations.
  • B: Generate predictions.
  • C: Gather and analyze data.
  • D: Draw conclusions.

Explanation

The "Study Tip" clearly lists the steps of experimental design: "1 Make observations", "2 Form a hypothesis", "3 Generate predictions", "4 Gather and analyze data", "5 Draw conclusions". Therefore, "Generate predictions" immediately follows "Form a hypothesis".