An Observational Study

question 16

Multiple Choice

An observational study

• A)analyzes data already available.
• B)makes it possible to rule out factors over which the researcher has no control for the observed effects.
• C)examines individuals that have been selected by the researchers.
• D)allows researchers to control for all extraneous factors.

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Definitions:

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