Observational Studies Attempt To

question 16

Multiple Choice

Observational studies attempt to:

• A) establish causality among variables after events have already occurred
• B) establish causality by using an experimental design
• C) support null hypotheses
• D) create spurious results

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Definitions:

Sexual Spores

Reproductive cells formed during the sexual life cycle of an organism, capable of developing into a new individual upon germination.

Ascocarp

The fruiting body of ascomycete fungi, where spore production occurs.

Asexual Spores

Reproductive cells produced without sexual fusion, capable of developing into a new organism.

Anopheles Mosquito

A genus of mosquitoes that is known to transmit malaria to humans through their bite.