Concept formation:

A) Identifies existing information
B) Differentiates between collected data
C) Is central to developing a hypothesis
D) All of the above

Concept Formation

The process of organizing information into categories and forming general ideas or concepts based on common features.

Developing Hypothesis

The process of formulating a testable statement or prediction that can be verified through empirical research, often as the initial step in scientific inquiry.

Collected Data

Information gathered through observation, experiments, or other methods, used for analysis or to inform decisions.