Compare the results of the survey and the experiment. The report describes the results of a survey of 739 automobile owners age 18 to 29 and
564 automobile owners age 30 to 49 in a certain metropolitan area. Survey participants were asked if they own an automobile that is equipped with an electrical engine; 42% of the automobile owners age 18 to 29 and 36% of the automobile owners age 30 to 49 said "yes".

An article describes an experiment that investigated if sending or receiving text messages is more distracting than programming navigation devices. Drivers were randomly assigned to one of two groups. The 60 drivers in the cell phone group sent or received messages while driving in a simulator. The 60 drivers in the navigator group programmed navigator devices while driving in a simulator. The drivers were instructed to exit the highway when they came to a rest stop. Of the drivers programming the navigator devices, 38 noticed the rest stop and exited. For the drivers sending and receiving messages, 17 noticed the rest stop and exited.
What is the difference between these two types of data?
A)The survey consists of two samples.One sample is independent random sample from the populations of interest.Another sample is definitely set.Sample sizes are large.The experiment consists of two treatments.Individuals or objects are randomly assigned to one treatment.Another treatment is definitely set.The number of individuals or objects in each of the treatment is large.
B)The survey consists of two samples.One sample is independent random sample from the populations of interest.Another sample is definitely set.Sample sizes are large.The experiment consists of two treatments.Individuals or objects are randomly assigned to treatments.The number of individuals or objects in each of the treatment is large.
C)The survey consists of two samples that are independent random samples from the populations of interest.Sample sizes are large.The experiment consists of two treatments.Individuals or objects are randomly assigned to one treatment.Another treatment is definitely set.The number of individuals or objects in each of the treatment is large.
D)The survey consists of two samples that are independent random samples from the populations of interest.Sample sizes are large.The experiment consists of two treatments.Individuals or objects are randomly assigned to treatments.The number of individuals or objects in each of the treatment is large.
E)The survey consists of two treatments.Individuals or objects are randomly assigned to treatments.The number of individuals or objects in each of the treatment is large.The experiment consists of two samples that are independent random samples from the populations of interest.Sample sizes are large.

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Compare the results of the survey and the experiment. The report describes the results of a survey of 739 automobile owners age 18 to 29 and
564 automobile owners age 30 to 49 in a certain metropolitan area. Survey participants were asked if they own an automobile that is equipped with an electrical engine; 42% of the automobile owners age 18 to 29 and 36% of the automobile owners age 30 to 49 said "yes".
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An article describes an experiment that investigated if sending or receiving text messages is more distracting than programming navigation devices. Drivers were randomly assigned to one of two groups. The 60 drivers in the cell phone group sent or received messages while driving in a simulator. The 60 drivers in the navigator group programmed navigator devices while driving in a simulator. The drivers were instructed to exit the highway when they came to a rest stop. Of the drivers programming the navigator devices, 38 noticed the rest stop and exited. For the drivers sending and receiving messages, 17 noticed the rest stop and exited.
What is the difference between these two types of data?
A)The survey consists of two samples.One sample is independent random sample from the populations of interest.Another sample is definitely set.Sample sizes are large.The experiment consists of two treatments.Individuals or objects are randomly assigned to one treatment.Another treatment is definitely set.The number of individuals or objects in each of the treatment is large.
B)The survey consists of two samples.One sample is independent random sample from the populations of interest.Another sample is definitely set.Sample sizes are large.The experiment consists of two treatments.Individuals or objects are randomly assigned to treatments.The number of individuals or objects in each of the treatment is large.
C)The survey consists of two samples that are independent random samples from the populations of interest.Sample sizes are large.The experiment consists of two treatments.Individuals or objects are randomly assigned to one treatment.Another treatment is definitely set.The number of individuals or objects in each of the treatment is large.
D)The survey consists of two samples that are independent random samples from the populations of interest.Sample sizes are large.The experiment consists of two treatments.Individuals or objects are randomly assigned to treatments.The number of individuals or objects in each of the treatment is large.
E)The survey consists of two treatments.Individuals or objects are randomly assigned to treatments.The number of individuals or objects in each of the treatment is large.The experiment consists of two samples that are independent random samples from the populations of interest.Sample sizes are large.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The survey involves collecting data from two distinct age groups without manipulating any variables, hence the samples are independent random samples from the populations of interest. The experiment involves manipulating variables (texting vs. programming navigation) and randomly assigning individuals to these conditions, making D the correct choice.

Compare the Results of the Survey and the Experiment