Collecting research data is the final step in the scientific method. true or false

False. Collecting research data is the first step in the scientific method.

(false) is a correct option.

Explanation:

The final step in the scientific method is to interpret the results.

The scientific method is the process which use to conduct the research.

There are eight steps in the scientific method

Observation: To notice or observe the situation occurring.To form questions: based on the observation questions are form.To conduct research: a collection of the research data to answer the question.Create a hypothesis: based on the observation, the hypothesis is createdTest the hypothesis by performing the experiments.To analyze data: after the experiment, data is collected and analyzed.Conclude: a conclusion is made from the data obtained. Interpret the results: the final step is sharing the result to others.

Thus Collecting research data is the not a final step in the scientific method.