The first step in the scientific method is known as __________.
A)hypothesis formation.
B)problem identification.
C)problem formation.
D)hypothesis identification.

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The first step in the scientific method is to identify a problem or question that needs to be answered. Only option B represents this step. Option A refers to the next step of forming a hypothesis based on the problem identified in step one. Option C is redundant and not specific enough. Option D is not a step in the scientific method but rather a combination of step one and step two.

The First Step in the Scientific Method Is Known as __________