Types of Studies

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What are the two main ways to collect data in research?

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Experiments and observational studies.

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What research method did Jane Goodall use while studying chimpanzees?

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Observational study.

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What type of research method involves randomly assigning participants to different groups?

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Experimental.

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In an experiment, what is the purpose of having a control group?

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To compare the effects of the treatment against a baseline.

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What is an observational study?

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A research method where the researcher observes subjects without manipulating variables.

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What is the main difference between an experiment and an observational study?

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Experiments involve manipulation of variables, while observational studies do not.

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What type of study is used to determine the relationship between two variables without intervention?

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Observational study.

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What is a key characteristic of experimental research?

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It involves the manipulation of one or more independent variables.

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What is the purpose of random assignment in experiments?

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To eliminate bias and ensure that groups are comparable.

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What type of research method is used when measuring the effect of a medication on cancer spread?

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Experiment.