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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which step in the scientific method are scientists conducting when they photograph birds in flight?
A
observing
B
hypothesizing
C
drawing conclusions
D
analyzing data
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Observation. This is the midpoint of the steps of the scientific method and involves observing and recording the results of the research, gathering the findings into raw data. The observation stage involves looking at what effect the manipulated variables have upon the subject, and recording the results.

Detailed explanation-2: -Scientific observations can occur in a lab setting or the natural world. For example, watching an apple fall from a tree could be an observation. Noticing that fish only come to a particular part of the river in the early morning is also an observation. Smelling garbage decomposing is another example of observation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Make an observation. Ask a question. Form a hypothesis, or testable explanation. Make a prediction based on the hypothesis. Test the prediction. Iterate: use the results to make new hypotheses or predictions.

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