Formulating the hypothesis is the _________ step in the scientific method?

Correct answer: C. second

  • A. first
  • B. third
  • C. second
  • D. fourthTry Prep Courses

Explanation

In the commonly taught sequence, the researcher first identifies a problem or question and then formulates a testable hypothesis. Some textbooks arrange the steps differently, but under this standard sequence the answer is second.

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