When Selecting a Comparison Group in a Quasi-Experimental Design, One

question 14

Multiple Choice

When selecting a comparison group in a quasi-experimental design, one should:​

• A) ​select a group unlike the experimental group:
• B) select a group as similar as possible to the experimental group:​
• C) use random assignment.​
• D) avoid the use of switching replications.​

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, which can be used to cover fixed costs and contribute to profit.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production output, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Selling

Costs that change in proportion to the volume of goods or services sold.

Administrative Expense

Costs related to the general operation of a company that are not directly tied to a specific department or product, like salaries of executive officers and support staff.