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Determine whether the given description corresponds to an observational study or an experiment.
In a study of 399 children with a particular disease, the subjects were asked to complete a survey about
their diet upon arrival to a hospital.
Does the given description correspond to an observational study or an experiment?
OA. The given description corresponds to an experiment.
B. The given description corresponds to an observational study.
C. The given description does not provide enough information to answer this question.

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Final answer:

Observational studies involve observing subjects without direct influence, while experiments involve applying treatments and comparing outcomes.


Explanation:

Observational studies involve observing subjects without influencing them directly, while experiments involve applying a treatment to subjects and comparing outcomes with a control group. In the given scenario of 399 children completing a survey about their diet, it corresponds to an observational study since the researchers are only observing and collecting data without intervening.


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