The Single Property That Can Be Used to Identify Any

question 25

Multiple Choice

The single property that can be used to identify any mineral is ____________.

• A)color
• B)luster
• C)cleavage
• D)None of the above are correct;multiple properties must be used to diagnose a mineral.

Understand the concept of nonfalsifiable claims and differentiate them from empirical evidence.

Grasp the structure and purpose of hypotheses in scientific research.

Identify and distinguish between independent and dependent variables in research.

Recognize the importance of random selection and its impact on the validity of research findings.

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Definitions:

Personal Interview

A qualitative research method involving direct face-to-face conversation between the interviewer and respondent to gather information or data.

Data Collection

Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, systematically, enabling one to answer stated research questions.

Sampling Error

The discrepancy or error that arises when a sample statistic does not perfectly represent the corresponding population parameter, due to the selection of a random subset.

Sample Size

The number of individual observations or data points collected and included in a sample from a larger population.