Determine Whether the Given Description Corresponds to an Experiment or an Observational

question 48

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given description corresponds to an experiment or an observational study. A stock analyst selects a stock from a group of twenty for investment by choosing the stock with the greatest earnings
Per share reported for the last quarter.

• A) Experiment
• B) Observational study

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Definitions:

Heterozygous Pairs

In genetics, refers to a pair of genes where one is dominant and the other is recessive; they're different alleles for a specific trait.

Gonads

The reproductive organs in animals and humans that produce gametes; testes in males and ovaries in females.

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located on top of each kidney, responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and stress responses.

Thyroid Glands

Glands located in the neck that produce hormones regulating the body's metabolism, energy level, and overall development.