Question

To compare the teaching methodologies of two of its eighth-grade math teachers, a school decides to compare student test scores from the two classes throughout the year.

Which type of statistical study is the school conducting?

a) Matched-pair design study
b) Meta-analysis
c) Retrospective observational study
d) Prospective observational study

Answer 1

D) Prospective observational study

Explanation:

A study which gathers data moving forward is called a prospective study. Since the data is gathered on students without controlling the setting moving forward, it is a prospective observational design.