Question 1
The sample should represent the ____, which is the entire category of people the sample represents.
◦ theory
◦ population
◦ variable
◦ hypothesis
Question 2
The scientific method involves five basic steps: ____.
◦ observe the environment; generate a theory of the phenomenon to be studied; generate possible hypotheses; systematically vary variables; and conduct an experiment
◦ collect data to test a theory; manipulate variables within a laboratory setting; conduct a statistical analysis of the data; synthesize the results; and publish the findings
◦ identify a question to be investigated; form a hypothesis; choose a research method and a research design; collect data to test the hypothesis; and draw conclusions that lead to new questions and hypotheses
◦ generate a conclusion; isolate variables; determine how variables are related to the conclusion; conduct the research study; and published the findings