Concept explainers
Introduction:
Science is a systematic study which builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations. It is the application of knowledge for understanding the various phenomenon by following a systematic methodology. The methodology involves observation, classification, using numbers, measurement. The various methods employed for reasoning are universal in nature.
Answer to Problem 5STP
Correct answer :
The correct answer is option (D). reasonable guess.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer:
Option (D) Forms a hypothesis. A hypothesis is a reasonable description of a supposed or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. During a scientific method, a hypothesis is proposed and then it is further tested. Thus, a hypothesis is created before any applicable work or research has been done.
Explanation for incorrect answer
Option (A) defined data. The defined data are obtained from the experiments, that is performed to test the hypothesis. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (B) proven explanations. The proven explanation is a result of scientific testing of a hypothesis. So, this is an incorrect answer
Option (C) Publish result. The experiments are evaluated through the scientific methodology and after experiment, observation and inference, final result is deducted. The scientist then finally communicates their research results to the scientific community. So, this is an incorrect answer
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