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True experiments can have only two comparison groups: an experimental and a control group.
Operational Definition
A specific, detailed description of a concept or variable that allows it to be measured or observed in a particular study.
Descriptive Study
A research method focused on observing, describing, and documenting aspects of a situation as it naturally occurs, without intervention by the researcher.
Random Sample
A sample of participants that fairly represents the population because each member of the population had an equal chance of being included.
Convenience Sample
A sampling technique where participants are selected based on their easy accessibility and proximity to the researcher.
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