You are conducting a study on the health of people who have been exposed to radiation and those who have not been exposed to radiation. Which of these methods of obtaining data should you most likely adopt and why?

a. an observational study because it involves the pre-existing condition of the subjects

b. an experimental study because it will give the most accurate results

c. an experimental study because results can be obtained much faster using this technique

d. a sample survey with only people who were not exposed to radiation because it involves random selection

e. a sample survey with only people who were exposed to radiation because it involves random selection

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Natalie Castro

1 December, 19:22

You are conducting a study on the health of people who have been exposed to radiation and those who have not been exposed to radiation. Which of these methods of obtaining data should you most likely adopt and why?

a. an observational study because it involves the pre-existing condition of the subjects

b. an experimental study because it will give the most accurate results

c. an experimental study because results can be obtained much faster using this technique

d. a sample survey with only people who were not exposed to radiation because it involves random selection

e. a sample survey with only people who were exposed to radiation because it involves random selection

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Amaris Higgins · Answer 1

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "c. an experimental study because results can be obtained much faster using this technique." The method of obtaining data should you most likely adopt and why is this c. an experimental study because results can be obtained much faster using this technique

Leanna Leon · Answer 2

The correct answer is:

A) an observational study because it involves the pre-existing condition of the subjects

Explanation:

We cannot use experiments, as it is unethical to do so.

Sample surveys are not the most accurate form of studies.

Observational studies would allow us to observe the health effects of people that have been exposed to radiation, without committing any ethics violations.