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Observational studies are different from experiments because
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?
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?
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?
What is the main difference between observational studies and experiments?
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Why are observational studies unable to control independent variables?
Why are observational studies unable to control independent variables?
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True or false: Observational methods are commonly used in the social, medical, political, and economic fields.
True or false: Observational methods are commonly used in the social, medical, political, and economic fields.
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True or false: Observational studies can control independent variables.
True or false: Observational studies can control independent variables.
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True or false: Observational studies and experiments both observe dependent variables.
True or false: Observational studies and experiments both observe dependent variables.
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True or false: Celestial engineering is currently possible in astronomy.
True or false: Celestial engineering is currently possible in astronomy.
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True or false: Conducting experiments to study behavioral incentives for criminals online is feasible.
True or false: Conducting experiments to study behavioral incentives for criminals online is feasible.
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