What Differentiates Experimental from Pre-Experimental Designs? Give an Illustration of a Situation

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Essay

What differentiates experimental from pre-experimental designs? Give an illustration of a situation in which an experimental design would be preferred and one in which a pre-experimental design would be acceptable.

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Definitions:

Need To Belong

An innate human desire to form and maintain strong, stable relationships with others.

Interpersonal Contact

Direct interaction between two or more individuals, involving communication or physical presence.

Relationships

Connections between individuals or groups characterized by emotional or social linkage, and interactions that can influence behavior and well-being.

Neighbors

Individuals or families living near one another. The term often implies a social relationship or community connection between those living in proximity.