Suppose a large dog food company has a new prototype that is supposed to prolong the life of dogs.
The company randomly selects two groups of 100 dogs each: one group will be
fed this new food for the duration of their entire lives; the other group will be
fed the leading competitor's brand of dog food.
Variables such as exercise, location, and medical treatment are all controlled
for. However, the company needs to decide whether to use only a specific breed
of dog or include a variety of dogs.
What is a statistical advantage of using only one specific breed of dog for this
study? A statistical disadvantage?