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Reading the temperature of a solution by using a thermometer is an example of a(n) ________.

A.
hypothesis
B.
observation
C.
inference
D.
conclusion

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Answer:

B. Observation

Step-by-step explanation:

Using a thermometer to read the temperature of a solution is tantamount to the making an observation.

Observation are recorded using our senses of sight, taste, earing, feeling etc or by the use of instrument.

  • Through observation, data is usually collected to make inferences about an experiment.
  • An observation leads to the formulation of a hypothesis which is scientific guess that leads to experimental designs.
  • Conclusions are drawn from the information of data obtained from an experiment.
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