In the light of the method of scientific inquiry, arrange the following stages…
2024
In the light of the method of scientific inquiry, arrange the following stages in the correct order:
A. Formulation of a hypothesis
B. Interpretation of results
C. Identification of the problem
D. Collection, organization and analysis of data
E. Verification, rejection or modification of the hypothesis
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Answer: D. C-A-D-B-E — ConceptScientific inquiry follows a dependency-based sequence. A problem is identified before a testable hypothesis is framed; that hypothesis then guides the…
- A.
A-C-B-E-D
- B.
B-C-A-D-E
- C.
D-A-C-E-B
- D.
C-A-D-B-E
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Correct answer: D
Concept
Scientific inquiry follows a dependency-based sequence. A problem is identified before a testable hypothesis is framed; that hypothesis then guides the collection and analysis of relevant data.
The analysed findings are interpreted before the hypothesis is finally verified, rejected or modified.
Application
C — Identification of the problem defines what the inquiry must explain.
A — Formulation of a hypothesis proposes a testable explanation for that problem.
D — Collection, organization and analysis of data produces evidence for evaluating the hypothesis.
B — Interpretation of results explains what the analysed evidence means.
E — Verification, rejection or modification of the hypothesis follows from the interpreted results.
Cross-check
Hypothesis assessment cannot precede data analysis and interpretation, while hypothesis formulation cannot precede identification of the problem. Therefore the dependency chain is C → A → D → B → E.