Which of the following sequence correctly orders scientific concepts from the most specific to the most general?
A)empirical $\rightarrow$ data $\rightarrow$scientific method
B)data $\rightarrow$scientific method $\rightarrow$ empirical
C)data $\rightarrow$ empirical $\rightarrow$ scientific method
D)empirical $\rightarrow$scientific method $\rightarrow$data

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Data is the most specific as it refers to the raw information collected from observations. Empirical relates to the knowledge gained by means of observation or experimentation, which is broader as it encompasses the interpretation of data. The scientific method is the most general concept, as it is a systematic approach to research and encompasses the collection of data, formulation of a hypothesis, experimentation, and empirical validation.

Which of the Following Sequence Correctly Orders Scientific Concepts from the Most