Sachiko and fred are having a discussion about the scientific method. sachiko makes the comment that every time she sees people carrying open umbrellas, she also sees several small car accidents. this is a(n)

Observation

Explanation:

The scientific method is the way that facts are established. It takes a series of steps to prove a fact. This starts from making an observation, forming a hypothesis, testing it in an experiment and depending on the results, drawing a conclusion which may prove the theory right or wrong.

Sachiko sees a relationship between open umbrellas and small car accidents. this is just an observation and if she wants to declare it as a scientific fact, it needs to undergo all the listed steps mentioned above.

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