To do this, the scientist sedates and tags all of the lions within a pride. Then, he places several remotely-controlled video cameras near the lions' den and performs an observational field study. He collects continuous video footage over the span of one year, analyzes the video, and then forms conclusions based on his observations.
This example shows that
A.
not all scientific knowledge is gained through controlled laboratory experiments.
B.
there is only one way to acquire scientific knowledge.
C.
conditions and variables are best controlled in observational field studies.
D.
observational field studies are not a valid form of scientific investigation.
1 answer
The best answer is:
A. not all scientific knowledge is gained through controlled laboratory experiments.
This example illustrates that scientific inquiries can be conducted through observational studies in natural settings, in addition to controlled laboratory experiments.
