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Elementary Statistics | 12th Edition | ISBN: 9780321836960 | Authors: Mario F. Triola
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determine whether the given description corresponds to an observational study or an experiment. In each case, give a brief explanation of your choice.

Contentious Survey The Milgram Research Company wants to study reactions to stress, so it administers surveys in which the person asking the questions pretends to become very angry with the survey subject. At one point, the surveyor screams at the subject and asks how anyone could have such “stupid” opinions.

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Problem 5BSC

determine whether the given description corresponds to an observational study or an experiment. In each case, give a brief explanation of your choice.

Contentious Survey The Milgram Research Company wants to study reactions to stress, so it administers surveys in which the person asking the questions pretends to become very angry with the survey subject. At one point, the surveyor screams at the subject and asks how anyone could have such “stupid” opinions.

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