CASE STUDY 27.5
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For Questions , use the following narrative
Narrative: Case study 27.5 summary
One in five clerical workers walks about a quarter mile a day just to complete routine functions like faxing, copying, and filing, a national survey on office efficiency reports.The survey also shows that the average office worker spends close to 15 percent of the day just walking around the office.

-{Case study 27.5 narrative} What type of study was this?
A)An observational study.
B)A randomized experiment.
C)A meta-analysis.
D)Not enough information to tell.

Question

CASE STUDY 27.5
YOU CAN WORK AND GET YOUR EXERCISE AT THE SAME TIME
For Questions , use the following narrative
Narrative: Case study 27.5 summary
One in five clerical workers walks about a quarter mile a day just to complete routine functions like faxing, copying, and filing, a national survey on office efficiency reports.The survey also shows that the average office worker spends close to 15 percent of the day just walking around the office.

-{Case study 27.5 narrative} What type of study was this?
A)An observational study.
B)A randomized experiment.
C)A meta-analysis.
D)Not enough information to tell.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The study described in the narrative is an observational study, as it is simply reporting on the behaviors and habits of office workers without manipulating any variables or conducting any experiments.

CASE STUDY 27.5 YOU CAN WORK AND GET YOUR EXERCISE AT THE SAME