Question

a group of students is observing these two species of squirrel in forming conclusions about how they are alike and different which type of investigation is the group doing ​

Answer 1

Although there are no options but this investigation is a COMPARATIVE investigation

Step-by-step explanation:

Scientific investigations aims at satisfying a curiosity or a way of explaining natural phenomena. There are three types of investigations viz: descriptive, comparative and experimental investigations.

Comparative investigation is a type of investigation that involves collecting data on different organisms, locations etc for the sole purpose of comparing. It aims at confirming if there is a relationship between i.e. similarities/differences. In this question, two species of squirrels are being observed for their similarities and differences i.e. the aim of the investigation is COMPARISON. Hence, it is an example of comparative investigation