Suppose a Researcher Is Collecting Data to Compare the Average

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Short Answer

Suppose a researcher is collecting data to compare the average amount of soda consumed daily by men and women. The researcher will ask participants to state the amount of soda they consumed on the previous day. The researcher would like to determine if differences exist in the amount of soda consumed between the genders. Is this an observational study or an experiment?

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Definitions:

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