At night you get in your car to drive to the store. The car starts but none of the lights work. Which of the following activities would not be considered part of the scientific method?
A) Slam the hood down hard.
B) Check the fuse in the light circuit.
C) Check the wiring from the battery to the lights.
D) Replace the light bulbs with new bulbs.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Slamming the hood down hard is not a step in the scientific method. The scientific method involves making observations, stating a hypothesis, conducting experiments, and analyzing data to draw conclusions. Slamming the hood does not help in any of these steps.

At Night You Get in Your Car to Drive to the Store