Which of the following is NOT one of the main steps or phases in the scientific method of inquiry?
A) collecting data
B) developing a null hypothesis
C) drawing conclusions regarding the research hypothesis
D) communicating the findings of the study

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The main steps or phases in the scientific method of inquiry are typically described as: making observations, developing a research question, forming a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis through experiments or further observations, collecting data, analyzing the data, drawing conclusions regarding the research hypothesis, and communicating the findings of the study. Developing a null hypothesis is a part of the hypothesis testing phase, but it is not one of the main steps or phases of the scientific method itself.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Main