Question

determine if the following scenario is best described as an observational study, survey, or experiment. a researcher wants to determine the number of high school seniors who plan to enter the work force after graduation. the researcher asks 1000 high school seniors what their plans are. correlation study experiment survey observational study question #2 a researcher wants to determine which items on the restaurant menu are the most popular. every person who enters the restaurant for 2 weeks is given a list of questions to answer in order to collect data. which type of study does this represent? filling out questionnaire survey experimental study observational study

Explanation:

• Question #1: A survey involves asking individuals (in this case, high - school seniors) about their plans, opinions, or characteristics. Here, the researcher is asking 1000 high - school seniors about their post - graduation plans (entering the workforce). An observational study would involve observing without directly asking for responses, an experiment would involve manipulating variables, and a correlation study is a type of observational study that looks at relationships between variables.
• Question #2: A survey is a method of data collection where a set of questions is given to a group of people (in this case, restaurant customers over 2 weeks) to gather information. Filling out a questionnaire is the action, not the type of study. An experimental study would involve some intervention or manipulation, and an observational study would involve observing without asking for responses through a questionnaire.

Answer:

• Question #1: Survey
• Question #2: Survey