The first step in scientific method is________________?
Correct answer: A. Observation
- A. Observation
- B. Recollection
- C. Addition to already experimented material
- D. None of these
Explanation
Observation is the starting point for identifying a social fact or problem that can then be investigated through questions, hypotheses and evidence. Recollection and adding to previous material are not standard first steps of the scientific method.
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