Question

Why is the scientific method used in scientific studies?

a
It provides a step-by-step way of collecting and analyzing scientific data.
b
It encourages the use of religious beliefs and emotions in scientific fields.
c
It's more reliable than the use of traditional beliefs in gathering & analyzing scientific data.
d
Both A and C
e
None of these

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

When conducting research, scientists use the scientific method to collect measurable, empirical evidence in an experiment related to a hypothesis (often in the form of an if/then statement), the results aiming to support or contradict a theory.