Question

sally was disappointed with the lunch being served at school. she decided to take a student survey about the kinds of food students liked to eat. is sally conducting a scientific experiment in this case?
a yes, the is conducting research.
b no, she must compile her data in some way.
c no, a survey is not an experiment.
d yes, sally is collecting opinions that are a form of qualitative data.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the nature of a scientific experiment

A scientific experiment involves manipulating variables, having a control group, and testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions.

Step2: Analyze the survey

A survey is a method of gathering data (in this case, opinions about food) but it does not meet the criteria of a scientific experiment as there is no variable manipulation or control group setup.

Answer:

C. No, a survey is not an experiment.