In Quasi-Experiments

question 60

Multiple Choice

In quasi-experiments,

• A) random assignment helps protect against reduction in the accuracy of the findings.
• B) researchers combine random assignment with the matching technique.
• C) cause-and-effect inferences cannot be made.
• D) lack of random assignment substantially reduces the precision of the research.

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External Benefit

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Price and Quantity

The relationship between the price of an item and how much of that item is available or demanded at that price point.

Government Licensing

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