Which of the following would be an example of an experimental study design?(1 point) Responses Surveying a group of people on their favorite type of music Surveying a group of people on their favorite type of music Conducting a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a new medication Conducting a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a new medication Observing the behavior of animals in a zoo Observing the behavior of animals in a zoo Polling participants about their political preferences without intervening in any way

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The example of an experimental study design among the given options is:

Conducting a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a new medication.

Experimental study designs involve manipulation of variables and typically include the use of control and treatment groups to assess the effects of the intervention being tested. In this case, the clinical trial involves such elements. The other options describe observational or survey methods, which do not involve direct manipulation of variables.