Answer
(b) observations and questions
Work Step by Step
Scientific Process Steps:
1. Observing leads to questions (b)
2.which then leads to an idea about the answer to those questions -the hypothesis (c)
3. which then leads to collecting data and evidence that can help prove or disprove the hypothesis (a)
4. which leads to analyzing results (d)
5. and finally, discussing those results, to confirm support or nullify the hypothesis in the formation of a theory (e)