What Would You Call an Experimental Study Where the Levels

question 116

Multiple Choice

What would you call an experimental study where the levels of exposure to a presumed cause differ among a population in a way that is relatively unaffected by extraneous factors so that the situation resembles a planned experiment?

• A) A natural experiment
• B) A within-group design
• C) A between-group design
• D) A community trial

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Definitions:

Superficial Characteristics

Qualities or traits that are apparent on the surface and may not provide a deep understanding of something's essence or an individual's core personality.

Scaffolding

Vygotsky’s term for temporary cognitive structures or methods of solving problems that help the child as he or she learns to function independently.

Cognitive Development

The process by which an individual's ability to perceive, think, and understand their world grows and matures.

Preoperational Thought

A cognitive development stage in young children marked by the beginning of symbolic thinking but lacking operations (reversible mental actions).