Which of the Following Are True Statements About Quantitative Research

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true statements about quantitative research? (Choose all that apply.)

• A) Correlational research is not true research because there is no control group.
• B) Experimental research is what quantitative research is all about.
• C) Quasi-experimental research is a useful option when controlled conditions are not possible.
• D) Statistical tests are employed with quantitative research studies.

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