Asked by Kunal Kapadia on Sep 23, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT included in a quasi-experiment?

A) control group
B) independent variable
C) dependent variable
D) random assignment

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments where participants are randomly allocated to different groups to ensure that each group is equally representative of the whole.

Quasi-Experiment

A study that aims to evaluate cause and effect relationships, without the use of random assignment.

Independent Variable

An experimental variable that is manipulated by the researcher to investigate its impact on the dependent variable.

  • Acquire knowledge on the structure of quasi-experimental design and its inherent limitations, notably the exclusion of random assignment.
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Landon Smith2 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Random assignment is a key characteristic of a true experiment, but not a quasi-experiment. Quasi-experiments lack random assignment, which is the hallmark of experimental design.