Question

Meg goes swimming on a hot afternoon. When she comes out of the pool, her foot senses that the pavement is unbearably hot. Suppose Meg wants to apply the scientific method to discover reasons for the hot pavement. What is the next step she should take? A. analyze the data B. ask questions C. communicate the results D. make observations A. ask questions B. construct a hypothesis C. explain the results D. make observations

Answer 1

The correct answer is: ask questions.

Explanation:

• The Scientific method to identify the reasons for occurrence of any phenomenon can be defined as the systematic and sequential approach taken by any scientist in order to come to a proper conclusion which provides convincing and justifying logical reasons for the occurrence of the phenomenon.
• The sequential steps involved in the process includes:

1. Asking questions to get information from different people about their idea regarding a particular phenomenon.
2. Construct a hypothesis based on the ideas obtained.
3. Make observations regarding the phenomenon by varying several conditions.
4. Analyze the data to see whether it justifies the hypothesis.
5. Explain the results with the most practical and logical reasons.
6. Communicate the results to others along with the explanation.