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:

Surveys

A method of gathering information from a sample of people, typically by asking them questions to understand opinions, behaviors, or characteristics of a larger population.

Case Studies

In-depth analyses and investigations of a single case, situation, or individual to explore or illustrate a thesis or principle.

Cognitive Revolution

A period of intellectual advancement in the mid-20th century that emphasized the study of internal mental processes, such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, emphasizing the role of environmental factors over genetics.