Descriptive Study Methods
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Observational studies are different from experiments because

  • They observe dependent variables
  • They involve controlling independent variables (correct)
  • They focus on the hypothetico-deductive approach
  • They cover the inductive observation of phenomena
  • What is a characteristic of observational studies?

  • They involve celestial engineering
  • They are commonly used in the physical sciences
  • They can control independent variables
  • They focus on dependent variables (correct)
  • Which field(s) commonly use(s) observational methods?

  • Physical sciences
  • Medical field
  • Political field
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the main difference between observational studies and experiments?

    <p>Observational studies involve controlling independent variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are observational studies unable to control independent variables?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Observational methods are commonly used in the social, medical, political, and economic fields.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Observational studies can control independent variables.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Observational studies and experiments both observe dependent variables.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Celestial engineering is currently possible in astronomy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Conducting experiments to study behavioral incentives for criminals online is feasible.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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