Would an Observational Study or an Experiment Be More Appropriate

question 58

Essay

Would an observational study or an experiment be more appropriate to investigate the effects on fertilizer on plant growth? Explain.

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Definitions:

Democracy

A form of government in which power is vested in the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives.

Majority Rule

A principle that the decision of a group should reflect the preference of more than half of its members, often used as a criterion for decision-making in democratic systems.

Whig Party

A political party in the United States active in the mid-19th century, advocating for modernization, banking, and economic protectionism, and opposing policies perceived as favoring a "slave power."

Deep South

A region in the southeastern United States known for its unique cultural, historical, and economic attributes, often associated with the Confederacy in the American Civil War.