Question

Lewis and Benny have been studying about the rate of photosynthesis in plants

and are planning an investigation. They each conducted research and wrote

down their observations. They made a list of investigative steps: drawn

conclusions, measure, create a hypothesis, and interpret data. Which step should

occur first in Lewis and Benny's investigation?

interpreting data

writing a conclusion

creating a hypothesis

taking measurements

Answer 1

creating a hypothesis

Step-by-step explanation:

The scientific method is a logical and systematic procedure used to understand phenomena from the real world. The scientific method involves several sequential steps: 1-to observe and pose a question on a particular phenomenon from the real world, 2-to raise a hypothesis or 'explanation' to these observations (this explanation allows to obtain a predictive pattern in order to explain further observations), 3-to test the hypothesis by experimental procedures or further empirical observations, 4-to analyze and interpret data (results), and 5- to reach to a conclusion that confirms or rejects the working hypothesis. A good hypothesis must be 1-plausible (i.e., it is scientifically adequate and appropriate), 2-falsifiable (i.e., it may have a negative answer) and 3-testable (i.e., it must be proven by scientific data).