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Which of the following statistical questions would best be answered by an observational study?
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What is the mean household income of New Englanders?
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What is the mean household income of New Englanders?
Reason: This is a descriptive population parameter that can be estimated by observing or surveying households (no treatment/manipulation required), so an observational study (sample survey) is appropriate.
Reason: This is a descriptive population parameter that can be estimated by observing or surveying households (no treatment/manipulation required), so an observational study (sample survey) is appropriate.
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