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Chapter 1, Problem 41CE
(a)
To determine
State whether the study is an observational or an experimental study.
(b)
To determine
Identify the explanatory and response variable(s) in this study.
(c)
To determine
State whether the results of the study can be generalized to the population.
(d)
To determine
State whether the results of the study can be used to establish causal relationships.
(e)
To determine
Provide the suggestion about revising the statement that makes the statement supported by the study.
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