Darius wants to determine if the timing of puberty is affected by malnutrition.He plans to check the age of sexual maturation in malnourished and adequately nourished adolescents.What would be the most appropriate research method for his study?

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The most appropriate research method for Darius' study would be a natural or quasi-experimental design because he cannot manipulate the independent variable (malnutrition) and has to rely on pre-existing groups (malnourished and adequately nourished adolescents). He can compare the age of sexual maturation between these two groups to determine if malnutrition affects timing of puberty.

Darius Wants to Determine If the Timing of Puberty Is