What key scientific attitudes did Darly and Latane` display?
a. Both were skeptical of the explanation of “moral decay” and “dehumanization of the environment” given by some social commentators. b. Both observed what had happened, and asked WHY? c. Both remained open minded. 2. 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
