Question

A science student makes the following statement. Based on the data, we determined that plant growth is affected by the type of soil. What is the student doing? A. Forming a hypothesis B. Making a prediction C. Drawing a conclusion D. Collecting data

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (C)

Explanation:

Scientific experiments are usually carried out in a number of steps. These steps include-

(1) Initially, observations are made regarding the experiment

(2) Forming a hypothesis from the above observation

(3) Considering the hypothesis, a prediction is made

(4) Collection of data regarding the topic of the experiment

(5) After the conduction of the experiment and analysis of the result, a conclusion of drawn.

In the given condition, a student determined that the plant's growth are affected by the type of soil present there, which forms the last step of the experiment. So, it is considered as the conclusion.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is C. Drawing a conclusion

Explanation:

The scientific method can be described as a method through which all the scientific questions are tried to be answered.

The scientific method begins with a question. To answer the question, a hypothesis is generated. Experiments and observations are made to test the hypothesis. Based on the data from experiments and observations, conclusions are drawn. Hence, the statement 'based on the data, we determined that plant growth is affected by the type of soil' best illustrates a conclusion.