All of the following are possible steps of scientific investigation except for___________ .
A) the development of one or more working hypotheses or models to explain facts
B) the collection of scientific facts through observation and measurement
C) assumption of conclusions without prior experimentation or observation
D) development of observations and experiments to test the hypotheses

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Assuming conclusions without prior experimentation or observation goes against the basic principles of scientific investigation, which is based on empirical evidence.

All of the Following Are Possible Steps of Scientific Investigation