type of study assignment

Read the summary of actual studies on the M3.SASIII.A.1 handout. For one of the studies, determine the following information.

Your presentation should be a Powerpoint, Voki, Prezi or other creative presentation tool.

  1. Is the study observational or experimental? Explain your answer.
  2. Who/what are the participants or experimental units?
  3. If experimental, what was the treatment(s)?
  4. If there was a treatment, how was it assigned?
  5. Was there a control group and/or a placebo?
  6. If observational, what was being observed and why?
  7. Are there any statements that appear to be opinions?
  8. Are there any stated or implied limitations to the study?