Why Do Researchers Choose to Use Quasi-Experimental Designs

question 151

Multiple Choice

Why do researchers choose to use quasi-experimental designs?

• A) Random assignment may not be possible when studying participants from certain groups.
• B) Random assignment may not be possible because of expense or time difficulties.
• C) Random assignment may not be ethical in some situations.
• D) All of the above.

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