According to the textbook, which of the following lists the steps of the scientific method in the correct order?
A)conduct a literature review, design a study, conduct the study, analyze the data, form a hypothesis, report the results
B)form a hypothesis, conduct a literature review, design a study, conduct the study, analyze the data, report the results
C)design a study, conduct the study, conduct a literature review, form a hypothesis, report the results, analyze the data
D)conduct a study, analyze the data, form a hypothesis, report the results, design the study, conduct a literature review

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct order of the steps of the scientific method is to first form a hypothesis based on previous research, then conduct a comprehensive literature review to ensure that no previous research contradicts the hypothesis or question proposed, design a study to test the hypothesis, conduct the study, analyze the data gathered in the study, and report the results. Therefore, option B is correct as it lists the correct order of the scientific method steps.

According to the Textbook, Which of the Following Lists the Steps