Chapter 1, Problem 2STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation :

The other term for quantitative observation needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction :

Quantitative means numbers and quantitative observation is a method to collect the data, which depends on numbers and values. For an experiment, the term quantity is very important.

Answer to Problem 2STP

Correct Answer: Option (B) measurement.

Explanation of Solution

Reason for correct option:

In quantitative observation, the data can be measured and it results in accurate results in comparison to other methods. The produce results of quantitative observations are derived using statistical and data analysis methods.

Conclusion

Reasons for incorrect options:

Option (A) theory is a phenomenon term that is not suitable for quantitative observation, hence it is incorrect.

Option (C) hypothesis is just a guess about an experiment, hence it is an incorrect option.

Option (D) natural law is the detail about the observed phenomenon, it is not correct for the quantitative observation.