What Is a Quasi-Experimental Design? How Is It Different from an Ex

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Essay

What is a quasi-experimental design? How is it different from an ex post facto design? Describe one weakness of the quasi-experimental design.

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Definitions:

Regular Sinus Rhythm

The normal heart rhythm, originating from the sinoatrial node, characterized by a consistent rate and rhythm.

Sinus Bradycardia

A condition where the heart rate is slower than normal due to a slower-than-normal rate of impulses in the sinoatrial node.

Interrupted Baseline

In electrocardiography, a situation where the line tracing the heart's electrical rhythm on an EKG is disrupted or erratic, indicating possible irregularities.

Electrode

An instrument with a point or a surface that transmits current to the patient’s body; also known as a sensor used to conduct electricity from the body to the electrocardiograph.