Question An opinion poll was conducted to know whether parents play a role in shaping a career for their children. Respondents were asked to vote "Yes" if they think parents have a role to play and "No" if they think parents have no role to play in shaping the career of their children. Is the study observational or experimental? If it is an experiment, what is the controlled factor? Select the correct answer below: The study is an observational study. The study is an experiment. The controlled factor is the responses of the parents. The study is an experiment. The controlled factor is children. The study is an experiment. The controlled factor is both parents and children.
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