When Variables Cannot Be Controlled in a Study, Such a Study

question 53

Multiple Choice

When variables cannot be controlled in a study, such a study is likely to be ______.

• A) nonexperimental
• B) experimental
• C) pseudo-nonexperimental
• D) pseudo-experimental

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