22
RCMultiple Choice

Unit Test — Cumulative exam

Question 22 • VA-Earth Science CR

Which statement best describes a difference or similarity between a comparative investigation and an experimental investigation?

Answer
A
Comparative investigations may be impractical and unrealistic, while experimental investigations are the most practical and realistic kinds of investigations.
B
Comparative investigations involve variables that can be controlled, while experimental investigations allow for the use of a wide range of variables but do not have a control group.
C
Both experimental investigations and comparative investigations are designed to answer scientific questions.
D
Both experimental investigations and comparative investigations focus on making observations rather than collecting new data.

Explanation

Both types of investigation are used to answer scientific questions, so choice C is correct. Experimental investigations test the effect of a changed variable, while comparative investigations compare existing groups or conditions. The other choices misdescribe these methods: comparative investigations can be practical, and both types can involve collecting new data.

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