Question

Can you identify the steps in the scientific method that correspond to Hunt's experiments?

Answer 1

Answer:

- The eggs of mice in plastic cages washed with harsh soap displayed problems during cell division that caused genetic abnormalities: Observation

- The frequency of genetic abnormalities in mice is affected by exposure to bisphenol A: Hypothesis

- Could bisphenol A from the plastic be affecting the mice in the damaged cages?: Question

- If mice are exposed to elevated levels of bisphenol A, the frequency of genetic abnormalities in these mice will increase: Prediction.

Explanation:

The scientific method is an empirical methodology used by scientific disciplines to acquire knowledge. This method provides a standardized and objective approach to make investigations (and thus obtain knowledge). The scientific method consists of 1-to make a question in order to explore a phenomenon of the natural world; 2- to raise a hypothesis, i.e., a plausible explanation of the question and deriving predictions if the hypothesis is true, 3-to make experiments and/or observations and, finally, 4-to arrive conclusions, which are the answers derived from the experimental procedures.