Creating a testable hypothesis comes after which step in the scientific method?
developing a research question
__________ research is a type of research that describes various types of data collected through observational research methods.
Descriptive
When researchers replicate a study, they are seeking to __________.
support or reject the hypothesis upon which the study was founded
Descriptive research attempts to explore cause-and-effect relationships by manipulating data.
false
Researching known information is an important process of developing a research question.
true
Collecting research data is the final step in the scientific method.
false
A scientific theory must be supported with empirical evidence.
true
Experimental research focuses on explaining why various phenomena happen.
true
Scientific observations inspire scientific hypotheses and theories.
true
An explanation for behavior must be __________ and __________ to be considered a scientific theory.
testable . . . supported