Question

. The ultimate focus of scientific method is on:

• A. Hypothesis formulation
• B. Observation
• C. Formulation of a theory
• D. Experimentation

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Formulation of a theory

1. Observation and formulating a question.

2. Developing a hypothesis to explain the observation.

3. Designing and conducting an experiment to test the hypothesis.

4. Analyzing the data and drawing conclusions.

5. Refining or rejecting the hypothesis.

6. If a hypothesis is consistently supported by evidence, it can contribute to the formulation of a theory.

7. A theory is then subject to further testing and scrutiny by the scientific community.

The core of the scientific method is this rigorous testing to ensure that conclusions are based on empirical evidence, not just speculation.