In the 19th century,French surgeon Pierre-Paul Broca examined two patients who had lost the ability to speak.These examinations may be considered _____ studies.

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The surgeries conducted by Broca on two patients make this a case study. A case study is an in-depth analysis of an individual or a small group of individuals. In this case, Broca examined two specific patients in detail to understand their condition. Correlational studies examine the relationship between two or more variables, experimental studies involve manipulating one variable to observe its effect on another, and observational studies involve observing and recording behavior without manipulating any variables. None of these options accurately describe what Broca did with his patients.

In the 19th Century,French Surgeon Pierre-Paul Broca Examined Two Patients