Colby wants to learn more about the feeding habits of ants. What steps should Colby take to best study the feeding patterns of ants?

a. form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, record data, make a conclusion
b. conduct an experiment, form a hypothesis, make a conclusion, record data
c. form a hypothesis, record data, conduct an experiment, make a conclusion
d. record data, form a hypothesis, make a conclusion, conduct an experiment

a. form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, record data, make a conclusion

Explanation:

Performing scientific investigations involved following the SCIENTIFIC METHOD, which is a rule or guideline followed in order to discover knowledge about natural phenomena. The scientific method has been divided into steps viz:

- Making observation/asking questions: In this case, the problem is HOW ANTS FEED.

- Formulating hypothesis: The hypothesis is a testable explanation given to solve the asked question.

- Testing hypothesis: The hypothesis must be able to be tested via conducting an experiment.

- Analyze result: The results of the test is recorded and analysed as data.

- Make conclusions: The conclusion either accepts or rejects the hypothesis depending on the result of the experiment.

Therefore, based on this; form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, record data, make a conclusion are the steps Colby should take to best study the feeding patterns of ants

c, liquids evaporate, creating a gas