Neil is comparing the shifts in light patterns of two distant galaxies. Using a powerful telescope, he records the light shifts of each galaxy every 20 seconds (s) for six hours (hr). After sharing his data with Betty, another astronomer, she says that this is not an experiment.

Which of the following statements supports Betty's claim?

A.The hypothesis is actually the first step in the scientific method.
B.The hypothesis guides the researcher towards the results of the experiment.
C.The hypothesis provides the steps needed to analyze the data to reach conclusions.
D.The hypothesis provides a prediction about what might happen during the experiment.