Concept explainers
Interpretation: The correct passage for an experiment needs to be determined.
Concept Introduction: The scientific method is a systematic way of collecting evidence to support theories/ concepts. This helps to explain the nature around us. In scientific disciplines, the term “model”, “experiment”, “observation”, “theory” and “law” holds different meanings of phenomena.
Answer to Problem 5STP
Correct answer: Option B.
Explanation of Solution
Reason for correct option:
An experiment is a way to test a hypothesis; where hypothesis is a testable, tentative explanation for observations. Controlled, field, and natural experiments are three main types of experiments.
According to this, dropping a raisin into water to see if it behaves the same way as when it is in ginger ale, is an experiment. This experiment is also known as “Dancing Raisins Experiment”.
Chapter 1 Solutions
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