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Suppose a scientist has collected data through a scientific investigation. How

could the scientist use the data to draw a conclusion?
A. By comparing popular methods used by other scientists to collect
data
B. By identifying and reporting only the data that support the
investigation's hypothesis
OC. By repeating the investigation using different tools to find out
whether the results change
D. By thinking critically and logically about possible explanations for
the data

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Answer:

D. By thinking critically and logically about possible explanations for

the data.

Step-by-step explanation:

It was not B. :(

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B. By identifying and reporting only the data that support the investigation's hypothesis.

Scientists have to draw a conclusion by identifying and reporting only the data that support the investigation's hypothesis.

A scientist will follow the scientific method described in the steps below when conducting scientific research in order to conduct the study:

  1. Prepare a hypothesis by asking a question.
  2. Test a hypothesis or conduct an investigation.
  3. Organize, represent, and analyze information.
  4. Analyze the results.
  5. Analyze the data and draw conclusions.

A scientist may be able to draw a conclusion based on the data he or she has gathered and interpreted. The conclusion of the investigation must be supported by the evidence that has been gathered during the investigation, such as data and observations. A conclusion may explain the causes and effects of the events that occurred during the course of the investigation by explaining what caused them.

Hope this helps :)

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