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What type of research design aims to determine a cause from already existing effects?
What type of research design aims to determine a cause from already existing effects?
- Quasi-Experimental Research
- Correlational Research Design
- Descriptive Research Design
- Ex Post Facto (correct)
In quasi-experimental research, how many dependent variables are typically used?
In quasi-experimental research, how many dependent variables are typically used?
- At least three
- Dependent variables are not defined
- Dependent variables are not used
- Only one (correct)
What is the main difference between experimental and quasi-experimental research in terms of group selection?
What is the main difference between experimental and quasi-experimental research in terms of group selection?
- The researcher controls the intervention in the experimental group, but not quasi-experimental research
- Participants for groups are randomly selected in experimental, but not quasi-experimental research
- Intact groups are used in experimental, while quasi-experimental randomly assigned individuals into groups (correct)
- There is no difference in group selection between experimental and quasi-experimental research
What sampling method was used by Teacher Joan when he selected every 8th name in each class list as a participant?
What sampling method was used by Teacher Joan when he selected every 8th name in each class list as a participant?
What is the main objective of descriptive research?
What is the main objective of descriptive research?
In correlational research, what does the design seek to establish?
In correlational research, what does the design seek to establish?
When is ex post facto research design more appropriate to use?
When is ex post facto research design more appropriate to use?
What does intervention or treatment pertain to in experimental research?
What does intervention or treatment pertain to in experimental research?
What does quasi-experimental research involve?
What does quasi-experimental research involve?