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Determine whether the study depicts an observational study or an experiment.A survey is conducted asking 400 people, "Do you prefer Coke or Pepsi?"
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In an observational study, researchers simply observe and measure variables without trying to influence or control them. In an experiment, researchers deliberately manipulate one or more variables and measure the effect of this manipulation on other variables. Show more…
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