Understanding Our Universe
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5. Scientists always develop a plan when they try to learn something about our natural world. Which
sequence correctly shows the steps scientists follow in their plan?
A. make observations, develop an idea, obtain evidence, suggest an explanation
B. obtain evidence, suggest an explanation, develop an idea, make observations
C. suggest an explanation, obtain evidence, make observations, develop an idea
D. develop an idea, suggest an explanation, obtain evidence, make observations
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