Question

Which of the following case studies are observational studies?

Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

In the Good Samaritan Study, participants were placed in different situations to see if they would help someone in need, and their behavior was observed.
In the Good Samaritan Study, participants were placed in different situations to see if they would help someone in need, and their behavior was observed.

In the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Study, researchers monitored plastic pollution in the ocean by collecting and analyzing samples from different locations.
In the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Study, researchers monitored plastic pollution in the ocean by collecting and analyzing samples from different locations.

In the Great Smoky Mountains Study, researchers investigated psychiatric disorders in children by conducting yearly interviews and assessments without intervention.
In the Great Smoky Mountains Study, researchers investigated psychiatric disorders in children by conducting yearly interviews and assessments without intervention.

In the Harlow Monkey Study, infant monkeys were placed with surrogate mothers made of wire or cloth to study attachment behaviors.

Answer 1

- Great Pacific Garbage Patch Study (researchers monitored and sampled pollution — observational)
- Great Smoky Mountains Study (yearly interviews/assessments without intervention — observational)