When the Variables to Be Studied Are Selected After They

question 124

Multiple Choice

When the variables to be studied are selected after they have occurred, the research study is called

• A) manipulated.
• B) positively correlated.
• C) ex post facto.
• D) experimental.

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Definitions:

Change the Game

A strategy or approach aiming to fundamentally alter the existing dynamics or rules in a situation or competition.

Identifiable Patterns

Observable and recognizable sequences or behaviors that recur under similar conditions.

Disarmament

The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons, aimed at reducing the potential for conflict or war.

Concealment of Random Allocation

A technique used in randomized controlled trials to prevent selection bias by concealing the allocation sequence from those assigning participants to intervention groups.