Question

) A scientist who is researching marshes observes that marsh grass, Spartina bakeri, grows to different heights at different locations in the marsh. If the scientist wants to find the reason for this difference, what is the correct first step?

Answer 1

According to the Scientific Method (the scientific process you use to go about figuring out the answer to a question) is: 1. Ask a Question 2. Do Background Research 3. Construct a Hypothesis 4. Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment 5. Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion 6. Communicate Your Results

Answer 2

If you look at this from a "scientific experiment" point of view, then the first step will be to form a hypothesis.