I think it's because of the influence that technology can give to conditioning people's minds such as social media information. Critical analysis has been gone with a single share, a person can already be judged. People sometimes can have sensationalized reactions on pictures that haven't been confirmed, or shares that aren't credible.
The correct answer is an experimental study with one independent variable.
This study is an experimental study because it involves investigating a causal relationship between two phenomena. In this study the researcher is investigating the relationship and checking for causality between the size of a group, and its effect on conformity behavior. This study furthermore has an independent variable (i.e. a variable that is manipulated and controlled) which is the size of the group of people staring up at a window.
Permafrost refers to the fact that the ground in high latitudes which is permanently frozen - that is, which does not defreeze in the summer. It does not defreeze because it is isolated by soil - this is the correct answer - from the warmer air, so it is actually not in touch with the positive temperatures.
<span>Media networks often compete to be first. Insider information that results in the ability to present an article sooner than their competitors is a great incentive to cover topics of any niche. Accuracy is also key. If the insider information exposes accurate information, the media network is able to prepare their article without spending time checking facts.</span>