Temperature in Celsius degrees Photosynthetic Rate 0 20 10 40 20 100 25 150 30 200 35 125 40 0 What is the independent variable based on the data shown? A) temperature B) plant growth C) rate of photosynthesis D) cannot determine based on information given

Which best describes the scientific method? a. a path of clearly defined steps that must be followed in a particular order b. a possible answer to a scientific question based on knowledge or research c. the recipe for how to conduct an experiment that must be followed precisely d. the process of hypothesis and testing through which scientific inquiry occurs