Lara Is Conducting a Study for Her Research Methods Class

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Essay

Lara is conducting a study for her research methods class. She is curious if participating in a collegiate study-abroad program causes people to become more accepting of other cultures. Provide an example of an independent-groups quasi-experimental design and an example of a within-groups quasi-experimental design using Lara's research question.

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Definitions:

Situational Contingencies

External factors or conditions that influence and determine the effectiveness of managerial actions, leadership styles, or organizational strategies.

Locus Of Control

The extent to which people feel they have influence over events.

Perceived Ability

An individual's or group's belief about how capable they are of performing a particular task or function.

Leaderless Group

A type of group activity designed to assess individuals' leadership qualities and teamwork skills in the absence of a formal leader.