1. maria did several analyses of unknown material like texture. odor. and solubility as part of her investigatory project. which of the following steps of scientific investigation did maria do? A. testing a hypothesis B. identifying the problem C. formulating a hypothesis D. making a generalization
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Answer:The correct answer is A. testing a hypothesis.Here's why: * Analyzing texture, odor, and solubility are all forms of observation and data collection. * In the scientific method, testing a hypothesis involves conducting experiments or performing observations to gather data that will either support or refute a formulated hypothesis. Maria is performing analyses (tests/observations) to gather data about the unknown material, which directly falls under testing a hypothesis.Let's look at why the other options are less fitting: * B. identifying the problem: This usually happens at the very beginning when a question or a phenomenon needs explaining. Maria is already doing analyses, implying the problem has been identified. * C. formulating a hypothesis: This is proposing a testable explanation or prediction. While she might have a hypothesis in mind (e.g., "This material is X"), the act of doing analyses is the testing phase, not the formulation phase. * D. making a generalization: This comes after data has been collected and analyzed, where conclusions are drawn based on the results. Maria is still in the process of gathering data.
