Distinguish Between an Observational Study and an Experiment

question 9

Multiple Choice

Distinguish Between an Observational Study and an Experiment
-A medical researcher obtains a sample of adults suffering from diabetes. She randomly assigns 52 people to a treatment group and 52 to a placebo group. The treatment group receives a medication over a period of three months and the placebo group receives a placebo over the same time frame. At the end of three months the patients symptoms are evaluated.

• A) experiment
• B) observational study

Understand the economic and legal facets of protecting intellectual property rights in a global context.

Understand fundamental sociological perspectives and how they explain society and human behavior.

Recognize the contributions of key sociological theorists to the field.

Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research methods in sociology.

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Definitions:

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The strategy of combining skills, knowledge, and competencies of individuals from various backgrounds to achieve common goals or tackle complex problems.

Pooled Resources

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Tax Advantages

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