In the simplest form of the scientific method,which of the following correctly describes the sequence in which science proceeds?
A) experiment, hypothesis, observation
B) theory, observation, experiment
C) observation, theory, experiment
D) observation, hypothesis, experiment

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The scientific method typically proceeds with observation of a phenomenon or problem, followed by the formation of a hypothesis to explain the observation. An experiment is then designed to test the hypothesis, and the results of the experiment are analyzed to determine whether they support or reject the hypothesis. Therefore, the correct sequence is observation, hypothesis, experiment. Choice D correctly represents this sequence.

In the Simplest Form of the Scientific Method,which of the Following