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In Problems, determine whether the study
Chapter 1, Problem 15E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 15E
In Problems, determine whether the study depicts an observational study or an experiment.
Sixty patients with carpal tunnel syndrome are randomly divided into two groups. One group is treated weekly with both acupuncture and an exercise regimen. The other is treated weekly with the exact same exercise regimen, but no acupuncture. After 1 year, both groups are questioned about their level of pain due to carpal tunnel syndrome.
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QUESTION:
Problem 15E
In Problems, determine whether the study depicts an observational study or an experiment.
Sixty patients with carpal tunnel syndrome are randomly divided into two groups. One group is treated weekly with both acupuncture and an exercise regimen. The other is treated weekly with the exact same exercise regimen, but no acupuncture. After 1 year, both groups are questioned about their level of pain due to carpal tunnel syndrome.
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The claim is to check whether the study is an observational study or an experimental study.