Milo has noticed that the population of four-eyed butterflyfish on a coral reef is low compared to other butterflyfish species. What should he do NEXT, according to the scientific method?

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Responses

identify genetic variations within the species

identify genetic variations within the species

develop a hypothesis to explain the reduced population

develop a hypothesis to explain the reduced population

test the hypothesis by collecting quantitative and qualitative data

test the hypothesis by collecting quantitative and qualitative data

share findings to inform other scientists

According to the scientific method, Milo should develop a hypothesis to explain the reduced population of the four-eyed butterflyfish.