The Key Distinction Between a True Experiment and a Quasi-Experiment

question 181

Multiple Choice

The key distinction between a true experiment and a quasi-experiment is that in quasi-experiments,

• A) research is conducted in the "real world" not in the laboratory.
• B) individuals are not randomly assigned to different treatments.
• C) no statistical analysis is conducted.
• D) there is always a control group.

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Definitions:

Choroid

A vascular layer of the eye containing connective tissue, located between the retina and the sclera, playing a key role in providing oxygen and nutrients to the outer layers of the retina.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, responsible for a large part of the eye's focusing power.

Tactile Corpuscle

A sensory receptor located in the dermal papillae, particularly sensitive to light touch; also referred to as a Meissner's corpuscle.

Dermal Papilla

A structure located at the base of the hair follicle that provides nutrients to the hair and contains capillaries and nerve endings.