Determine If the Following Scenario Is an Observational Study or a Controlled

question 5

Multiple Choice

Determine if the following scenario is an observational study or a controlled experiment. A doctor is interested in determining whether a certain medication reduces migraines. She reviews her patients' medical records and finds that a higher proportion of people who take the medication have fewer migraines than those who did not take the medication.

• A)Observational study
• B)Controlled experiment
• C)Neither

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Definitions:

Biological Psychology

A branch of psychology that explores the connections between biological processes and psychological phenomena.

Physiology Activity

Processes and functions of living organisms and their parts, including physical and chemical activities.

Psychological Events

Occurrences within the mind, such as thoughts, feelings, and memory processes, that influence behavior and emotional state.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it's the variable being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.