When Using a Quasi-Experimental Research Design, Inferring Causation Is Often

question 84

Multiple Choice

When using a quasi-experimental research design, inferring causation is often hampered by the design's ability to demonstrate that:

• A) A cause covaried with an effect
• B) A cause came before the effect
• C) Rival hypotheses are not likely explanations
• D) Manipulation of the independent variable preceded measurement of the dependent variable

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