A researcher would choose to use an observational study over another type of study to obtain data that is unethical to obtain through other means. Observational studies allow researchers to gather information in natural settings without manipulating variables, which can be crucial in situations where experimental methods would be unethical (e.g., studying the effects of certain behaviors on health outcomes).
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Why would a researcher choose to use an observational study over another type of study?(1 point) Responses
to obtain the most thorough data possible
to obtain data for multiple variables
to obtain a smaller sample size than usual
to obtain data that is unethical to obtain through other means
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