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

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Data is the most specific concept as it refers to the facts and figures collected through observation and experimentation. Empirical comes next as it refers to the knowledge gained from this data through observation and experience. Finally, scientific method is the most general concept as it refers to the process of using empirical evidence to formulate and test scientific hypotheses. Therefore, the correct order is data → empirical → scientific method.

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