Natural Science CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What scientific method includes gathering and analyzing data?

Hypothesis
Experiment
Observation
Analysis

The correct answer is: Analysis

The scientific method usually begins with making observations, then forming a hypothesis, and finally designing and conducting an experiment to test the hypothesis. However, after conducting the experiment, the next step is to gather and analyze the data collected. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect as they are earlier steps in the scientific method and do not include the step of analyzing data. Option D, Analysis, is the correct answer as it is the step that follows the experiment and involves examining the data in order to draw meaningful conclusions.