Identify the study as an observational study or a designed experiment.
-An educational researcher used school records to determine that, in one school district, 84% of children living in two-parent homes graduated high school while 75% of children living in Single-parent homes graduated high school.
A)Designed experiment
B)Observational study

Question

Identify the study as an observational study or a designed experiment.
-An educational researcher used school records to determine that, in one school district, 84% of children living in two-parent homes graduated high school while 75% of children living in Single-parent homes graduated high school. 
A)Designed experiment
B)Observational study

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an observational study because the researcher observed and analyzed existing data (school records) without manipulating any variables or conditions.

Identify the Study as an Observational Study or a Designed