Question 1
Refer to the Newsela article "A Step-by-Step Guide to the Scientific Method."

Part A

Which statement is a central idea of the text?


Scientists make up their findings.

Scientists work carefully.

Scientific research is rushed to reach conclusions.

Scientific research has been practiced for centuries.
Question 2
Part B

Which detail from the text best supports the answer in Part A?


Modern scientists go beyond the ancient Greeks.

Scientists repeat the experiments of other scientists.

Scientists slowly modify experiments.

Scientists must complete all experiments in a hurry.