Which of the following best represents the theorizing step in the scientific process?
A) Observing a line of cars outside of a gas station
B) Suggesting that lower gasoline prices are encouraging consumers to buy more gas
C) Collecting data on the amount of gasoline sold at different prices
D) Drawing a graph of the relationship between gasoline prices and the amount of gasoline sold at each price

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Theorizing involves proposing a hypothesis or explanation for the observations made during the first step of the scientific process. In this case, suggesting that lower gasoline prices are encouraging consumers to buy more gas is an example of theorizing. A) Observing and C) collecting data are steps in the scientific process, but not specifically the theorizing step. D) Drawing a graph is a way to visualize data but does not necessarily involve theorizing.

Which of the Following Best Represents the Theorizing Step in the Scientific