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a study was performed in order to find out if having your cellphone out, even if you never check it, affects productivity. 250 byu students in the finance program volunteered for the study, which lasted the course of one semester. all the students were taking the same classes and the students were randomly assigned to either have their phone out for the first half of the semester or the second half. fifty students were in the "phone out second half" group and 200 students were in the "phone out for first half" group. the average amount of time it took to finish their homework was recorded. what is the individual in this study?

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The individual in this study on having a cellphone out is a student.

What is an observational study?

An observational study can be defined as a type of scientific study in which a researcher observes and measures the effect of a diagnostic test, risk factors, and specific treatments on individuals without intervening, manipulating or changing those who are or aren't exposed to it (controlled conditions).

The characteristics of an observational study are;

  • A researcher determines the relationships among variables.
  • The individuals are observed the exact way they behave or act in real life.

In this scenario, 250 byu students volunteered to participate in the observational study that is focused on determining the effect of having a cellphone out on productivity.

In conclusion, the individual in this observational study on having a cellphone out is a student.

Read more on an observational study here: https://brainly.com/question/10504402

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