All of the following are possible steps of scientific investigation except for ________.
A)the collection of scientific facts through observation and measurement
B)assumption of conclusions without prior experimentation or observation
C)the development of one or more working hypotheses or models to explain facts
D)development of observations and experiments to test the hypotheses

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Assumption of conclusions without prior experimentation or observation goes against the principles of scientific investigation, which requires empirical evidence to support conclusions. The other options (A, C, and D) are all possible steps of scientific investigation.

All of the Following Are Possible Steps of Scientific Investigation