A Scientist Makes a Prediction from an Established Theory, Conducts

Multiple Choice

A scientist makes a prediction from an established theory, conducts an experiment to test this hypothesis, obtains data consistent with the hypothesis, and concludes that the theory has been strengthened. Which characteristic(s) BEST describe(s) the thinking that the scientist is engaging in?

A) Scientific problem solving and creative thinking
B) Scientific thinking that is leading to confirmation bias
C) Deductive reasoning and then inductive reasoning
D) Deductive reasoning to arrive at a creative hypothesis