Good scientific investigators always start with a ______________. They use their critical thinking skills to decide what kinds of evidence and methods would be most relevant. They then proceed in a fair-minded, systematic, and accurate way.

A) question
B) point of view
C) hypothesis
D) budget
E) ax to grind

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Lindsay Mejia · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Good scientific investigators start with a question that needs to be answered. They then use their critical thinking skills to design experiments and select methods to answer that question. They do not approach their research with a preconceived point of view (B) or with an agenda to prove their own hypothesis (C) or a pre-determined outcome that fits their budget (D). It is also important for investigators to remain impartial and not have an ax to grind (E) which could bias their results.

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