Scientists use critical thinking skills throughout the process of research or experimentation. A student notices that their energy level always seems to decrease when they drink soda, but they seem to have more energy when they don't drink soda. The student decides to conduct an experiment to determine if their soda intake really does have an effect on their energy level. What critical thinking step has the student just completed in the situation described above?

a. Asking a question

b. Evaluating a promotional claim

c. Adjusting a conclusion

d. Determining a logical conclusion

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Jolee

11 July, 07:54

Scientists use critical thinking skills throughout the process of research or experimentation. A student notices that their energy level always seems to decrease when they drink soda, but they seem to have more energy when they don't drink soda. The student decides to conduct an experiment to determine if their soda intake really does have an effect on their energy level. What critical thinking step has the student just completed in the situation described above?

a. Asking a question

b. Evaluating a promotional claim

c. Adjusting a conclusion

d. Determining a logical conclusion

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Kaitlynn Sanders · Answer 1

The correct answer is : Asking a question.

In the above passage, the student begins to ask whether the soda intake really does have an effect on their energy level. This is the first step in the process of research. Then, the student will now conduct an experimentation.