How does Darley and Latane’s research illustrate the basic steps of the scientific process?
a. Although the main ‘blame’ was placed on “moral decay” and the “dehumanization of the environment” both asked the question, “Is there a better answer”? b. They did not buy into the notion that ALL bystanders were apathetic toward the criminal act. c. Both theorized that it may have been a case of diffusion of responsibility and followed up by stating their hypothesis which then was translated into a specific prediction. (IF statement) 3. What is a hypothesis? a. A tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation. b. Something taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation; an assumption. 4. What is a theory? How does it differ from a hypothesis? a. A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena. b. A set of formal statements that explai
