Question

auto-assignment #1
three types of scientific investigations
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zoologists, brad and sue, are studying the
behaviors of the animals that visit a particular
watering hole in the african savannah desert
region. they want to know what animals are using
this scarce water source.
what type of scientific investigation would this
represent?
investigative
comparative
descriptive
experimental

Explanation:

Investigative investigations involve asking questions and seeking answers. Comparative investigations compare different groups or conditions. Experimental investigations involve manipulating variables. Descriptive investigations focus on observing and describing a phenomenon without manipulation or comparison. Here, Brad and Sue are simply observing and describing which animals use the water source, which fits the description of a descriptive investigation.

Answer:

descriptive