The Munich airport study was more effective than ex post facto studies of noise because several variables, including presence of noise, were controlled during data collection.

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The Munich airport study was more effective because it was a quasi-experimental study that allowed for the control and manipulation of variables, such as noise levels, by comparing health and cognitive outcomes of children before and after the airport's relocation, unlike ex post facto studies which only analyze data after events have occurred without any control over variables.

The Munich Airport Study Was More Effective Than Ex Post