After posing a question, a researcher using the scientific method _____.
A) draws conclusions
B) runs an experiment
C) selects a group of participants
D) develops a hypothesis

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After posing a question, a researcher using the scientific method develops a hypothesis, which is a testable explanation for the phenomenon being studied. The researcher then tests this hypothesis through experimentation, observation, or data analysis to draw conclusions. Selecting a group of participants is part of the research design, but it comes after developing the hypothesis.

After Posing a Question, a Researcher Using the Scientific Method