Question

In an experiment described in your text, scientists were collecting data in an attempt to understand factors impacting the proliferation and success of the chytrid fungus pathogen that has dramatically impacted frog populations globally. In the graph pictured, scientists observed that frog species with higher average body temperature tended to have lower infection rates. Is this observational study analytical or descriptive?

Answer 1

Descriptive

Step-by-step explanation:

Descriptive studies are conducted when the there is no reference of the problem or observation. It provides an opportunity to study something new. While an Analytic study references exists and hence inferences can be drawn based on the questioning, surveys, hypothesis testing and comparisons. In this study no hypothesis is conducted to determine a solution, instead in depth study of existing scenarios and facts is done to determine the factors affecting proliferation in frogs.

Hence, the given study is descriptive