Answer: D. Ashton has performed steps in the scientific method with each of these activities.
Explanation:
He has undertaken a different step in each option above.
In option A, he undertook the scientific process step of ANALYZING DATA and observed the butterflies which enabled him to spot the phenomenon in their behavior.
In option B, he undertook the step of CONSTRUCTING A HYPOTHESIS and made a logical guess about the butterflies' future behavior.
In option C, he COLLECTED DATA TO TEST HYPOTHESIS by recording objective facts about the butterflies to test his prediction .
