Multiple choice

Why do scientists collect data during an observation or investigation?

  1. To do math

  2. To make a graph

  3. To answer a question about the world

  4. For the science fair
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The primary goal of science is to understand the natural world. Scientists collect data to answer specific questions, test hypotheses, and build reliable knowledge about how things work. While math and graphs are tools used to analyze data, they are not the ultimate purpose of the investigation.

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