Refer to the Newsela article "A Step-by-Step Guide to the Scientific Method."

Part A

Which statement is a central idea of the text?

Responses

Scientists generate guesses in the scientific method.


The scientific method is based on reading scientific journals.


Variables are sometimes used in the scientific method.

The scientific method is based on observations.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

Which detail from the text best supports the answer in Part A?

Responses

Experiments produce evidence for scientific ideas.

Conditions change in different experiments.

Scientists share their results in journals and papers.

Hypotheses are ideas about what might happen.