Practical Uses of Shales Include All of the Following EXCEPT

question 51

Multiple Choice

Practical uses of shales include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) a source of energy.
• B) clay for bricks and ceramics.
• C) a component of cement.
• D) a source of water in wells.

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Definitions:

Double-Blind Research

A scientific study method where both the participants and the experimenters are unaware of who is receiving the experimental treatment to prevent bias.

Confounded Dependent Variables

Outcome measurements in an experiment that might be influenced by external factors or variables not controlled by the researcher, leading to ambiguous results.

Survey Method

A research technique that involves collecting data from a sample of individuals through their responses to questions.

Experimental Method

A research approach where variables are manipulated to determine their effect on other variables within a controlled environment.