Which of the following is NOT part of the basic pattern of scientific reasoning?
A) Identifying the problem.
B) Identifying relevant assumptions.
C) Gathering relevant data.
D) Formulating hypotheses to explain the data.

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Identifying relevant assumptions is more about the philosophical underpinnings or the initial stages of forming a hypothesis rather than the empirical, data-driven process typically associated with the basic pattern of scientific reasoning. The basic pattern involves identifying a problem, gathering data, and formulating hypotheses to explain that data.

Which of the Following Is NOT Part of the Basic