Warding Off Predators Attacks on livestock by predators are

Last updated: 11/7/2023

Warding Off Predators Attacks on livestock by predators are a common problem for ranchers A research team wanted to know if artificial marks placed on livestock could be a cost effective tool in warding off attacks To assess the effectiveness of the artificial marks the team selected 14 cattle herds in Botswana Within each herd adult cattle were randomly assigned into one of three treatment groups 1 artificial eyespots a 2 cross marked b or 3 unmarked c Over a period of 30 days the number of cattle in each herd attacked by predators wor recorded Did the researchers conduct an observational study or an experiment Explain how you know Observational Study Explain your thinking Experiment