Can you identify the steps in the scientific method that correspond to Hunt's experiments? Drag each statement under the step in the scientific method that it demonstrates.
The eggs of mice in plastic cages washed with harsh soap displayed problems during cell division that caused genetic abnormalities.
The eggs of mice in plastic cages washed with harsh soap displayed problems during cell division that caused genetic abnormalities.
The frequency of genetic abnormalities in mice is affected by exposure to bisphenol A.
The frequency of genetic abnormalities in mice is affected by exposure to bisphenol A.
Could bisphenol A from the plastic be affecting the mice in the damaged cages?
Could bisphenol A from the plastic be affecting the mice in the damaged cages?
If mice are exposed to elevated levels of bisphenol A, the frequency of genetic abnormalities in these mice will increase

- The eggs of mice in plastic cages washed with harsh soap displayed problems during cell division that caused genetic abnormalities: Observation

- The frequency of genetic abnormalities in mice is affected by exposure to bisphenol A: Hypothesis

- Could bisphenol A from the plastic be affecting the mice in the damaged cages?: Question

- If mice are exposed to elevated levels of bisphenol A, the frequency of genetic abnormalities in these mice will increase: Prediction.

Explanation:

The scientific method is an empirical methodology used by scientific disciplines to acquire knowledge. This method provides a standardized and objective approach to make investigations (and thus obtain knowledge). The scientific method consists of 1-to make a question in order to explore a phenomenon of the natural world; 2- to raise a hypothesis, i.e., a plausible explanation of the question and deriving predictions if the hypothesis is true, 3-to make experiments and/or observations and, finally, 4-to arrive conclusions, which are the answers derived from the experimental procedures.

a = executive branch; b = judicial branch