An environmental biologist was studying the biodiversity of a wildlife refuge.In the area,he found pine trees scattered among a variety of mixed hardwood trees.In order to identify the pine trees,he counted the number of needles per bundle and measured the average length of the needles.This is a ___________ study.

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The study is descriptive because the researcher is simply observing and recording characteristics of the pine trees in order to identify them. There is no manipulation or control of variables, which are necessary for an experimental study.

An Environmental Biologist Was Studying the Biodiversity of a Wildlife