Question

Max discovered a beaker full of transparent liquid in the science lab. He hypothesized that since the liquid is transparent like water, it is water. He shared this conclusion with his friends. His friends questioned his conclusion, but Max had no evidence to back his thoughts. What step did Max miss in his scientific methods?

A.
Make an initial observation.
B.
Test a hypothesis by gathering data.
C.
Form a conclusion.
D.
State a hypothesis.

Answer 1

B. Test a hypothesis by gathering data

Seriously though, what type of guy thinks "oh hey there's a transperent liquid in the science lab? yeah it's water."