1. **State the problem:** Determine whether the broadcaster's comment about the away team winning 6 consecutive meetings on full moon nights is based on observational or experimental data. 2. **Recall definitions:** - **Observational data** is collected without manipulating variables; the researcher observes without intervention. - **Experimental data** involves controlling or manipulating one or more variables to observe effects. 3. **Analyze the scenario:** - The broadcaster reports past game outcomes on full moon nights. - There is no indication that the broadcaster controlled when games were played or influenced outcomes. 4. **Apply definitions:** - Since the broadcaster did not control the timing or conditions of the games, this is an observation of naturally occurring events. 5. **Choose the correct answer:** - Option C: "The comment is based on observational data because the broadcaster did not control when the teams played on nights with a full moon." **Final answer:** C