Which progression represents the correct sequence of steps in the scientific method?

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The correct sequence of the scientific method is to make predictions based on observations, form a hypothesis to explain the predictions, choose a research strategy to test the hypothesis, conduct a study or experiment to gather data, and analyze the data to see if it supports the hypothesis. Option A lists the steps in the correct order, so it is the best choice. Option B is incorrect because it has the steps in the wrong order (analyze data before forming a hypothesis). Option C is incorrect because it assumes that researchers have predetermined desired results before conducting a study, which is not how the scientific method works. Option D is incorrect because it suggests that a theory is developed before conducting an experiment to test it, while in reality, theories are often the result of many experiments and observations over time.

Which Progression Represents the Correct Sequence of Steps in the Scientific