Multiple choice

The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.

  1. Hypothesis

  2. Experiment

  3. Inference

  4. Conclusion

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D Correct answer
Explanation

A conclusion is the final step of the scientific method where you summarize the results of your experiment and determine whether they support your hypothesis. An experiment is the test itself, a hypothesis is the initial prediction, and an inference is an explanation based on prior knowledge.