Question

select the correct answer. a veterinarian is interested in the average number of pets her clients own. over the course of a month, she questions each client she meets with and records their responses. the veterinarian calculates the average and draws a conclusion from her data. what kind of statistical study did the veterinarian conduct? a. survey b. theoretical study c. experiment d. observational study

Explanation:

A survey involves collecting data by asking individuals questions. Here, the veterinarian questions her clients and records their responses to find the average number of pets. This is characteristic of a survey. A theoretical study relies on mathematical or theoretical models, an experiment involves manipulating variables, and an observational study just observes without asking direct questions.

Answer:

A. survey