Purchase Solution

Experimental and observational studies

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

What are the pros and cons of conducting an experimental versus an observational study? What are examples of these studies? Can both types of studies be used for all projects? Explain why or why not.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

The answer to this problem explains the differences between experimental and observational study. The references related to the answer are also included.

Solution Preview

The experimental method establishes cause and effect. The other pros are that the information from an experiment is empirical, reliable, systematic, and verifiable. The experimental method can be replicated. There is precise control of variables. The disadvantages of the experimental methods include that lab settings may inhibit natural behavior. The experiments in laboratory are very artificial. The participants behave differently because they know that they are being observed.

In an observation method there is direct access to the phenomena being observed. There is a ...

Solution provided by:
Education
  • BSc , University of Calcutta
  • MBA, Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management
Recent Feedback
  • "I read your comments, and thank you for this feedback. Do I need to find other studies that applied this methodology Ive used? That's where I'm stuck at."
  • "Thank you kindly sir. "
  • "Excellent and well explained. --Thank you kindly. "
  • "Awesome notes. I appreciate you."
  • "I have the follow-up project and I will assign that to you very soon. "
Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Elementary Microeconomics

This quiz reviews the basic concept of supply and demand analysis.

Basics of Economics

Quiz will help you to review some basics of microeconomics and macroeconomics which are often not understood.

Economics, Basic Concepts, Demand-Supply-Equilibrium

The quiz tests the basic concepts of demand, supply, and equilibrium in a free market.

Economic Issues and Concepts

This quiz provides a review of the basic microeconomic concepts. Students can test their understanding of major economic issues.

Pricing Strategies

Discussion about various pricing techniques of profit-seeking firms.