You are interested in studying the relationship between exercise habits and heart health. Instead of conducting an experiment, you decide to gather observational data. How might you collect data on participants' exercise habits and heart health? What are some potential challenges in drawing causal conclusions from observational data?
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Collecting Data: - Exercise Habits: You could use surveys or questionnaires to gather information about participants' exercise habits. This could include questions about the type of exercise they do, the frequency and duration of their workouts, and their Show more…
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