Observational Studies vs. Experiments
Students distinguish between observational studies and randomized experiments. They understand the role of random assignment in establishing cause-and-effect relationships.
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Students distinguish between observational studies and randomized experiments. They understand the role of random assignment in establishing cause-and-effect relationships.
Key Questions
- What is the primary difference between an observational study and an experiment?
- Why is random assignment critical?
- When can we infer causation from a study?
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