Process of Science: Why is it not science to start with the answer to a question and look for evidence to support it?
What will be an ideal response?
The process of science involves asking a question and then forming testable hypotheses in order to gather evidence either to support or to refute it. So-called "cherry picking" of evidence to support an idea and ignoring evidence that may refute it does not advance knowledge and is not the scientific method.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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