Question

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:

1. This sequence is important because it ensures reliability and repeatability in scientific outcomes.

2. Scientific inquiry begins by framing a testable hypothesis from an observation or question.

3. The information from these experiments is then evaluated to draw conclusions about the hypothesis.

4. Next, a controlled experiment is planned and conducted to gather evidence.

• A. 2, 4, 3, 1
• B. 4, 3, 2, 1
• C. 1, 2, 4, 3
• D. 3, 1, 4, 2

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 2, 4, 3, 1

Sentence 2 introduces the starting point of scientific inquiry ("Scientific inquiry begins by framing..."). Sentence 4 explains the immediate next step in the process ("Next, a controlled experiment is planned..."). Sentence 3 describes evaluating the data gathered from those experiments ("The information from these experiments is then evaluated..."). Sentence 1 concludes by explaining the overall importance of this entire logical sequence ("This sequence is important because...").