A Subject Variable in a Quasi-Experiment Is a Characteristic of the Subject

question 40

Multiple Choice

A subject variable in a quasi-experiment is a characteristic of the subject that:

• A) the researcher selects
• B) the researcher uses to define the dependent measure
• C) cannot be directly measured
• D) directly manipulated by the researcher
• E) does not interact with other characteristics of the subject

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Definitions:

Intramembranous Ossification

A process by which flat bones, such as those of the skull, are formed directly from mesenchymal tissue without a cartilage model.

Appositional Growth

A process of growth where new layers of tissue are added to the surface of an organ or bone, leading to an increase in diameter.

Osteomyelitis

A severe infection of the bone, bone marrow, and surrounding soft tissue, typically caused by bacteria.

Staphylococcus Aureus

A type of bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nose, which can cause a range of infections, from minor skin infections to more serious diseases.