Which of the Following Best Describes Why Thinking of Entropy

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes why thinking of entropy as disorder is problematic?

• A) This idea can be applied scientifically in a precise way, and entropy is not governed by order.
• B) This idea can be applied scientifically in a precise way, and entropy is governed by order.
• C) This idea cannot be applied scientifically in a precise way, and entropy is governed by order.
• D) This idea cannot be applied scientifically in a precise way, and entropy is not governed by order.

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Definitions:

Naturalistic Observation

An examination method where people are observed in their natural settings without any alterations made by the researcher.

Theory

A systematic explanation of an aspect of the natural world, grounded in observation, experimentation, and reasoning.

Observations

The active acquisition of information from a primary source, using the senses or tools and instruments for measuring and recording.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on the dependent variable.