What Is the Major Disadvantage of the Quasi-Experimental Approach

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the major disadvantage of the quasi-experimental approach?

• A)vulnerability to observer bias
• B)non-standardized treatment of research participants
• C)contrived or artificial situations
• D)nonrandom assignment of participants to groups

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