The Research Experiment Is Superior to the Ex Post Facto

question 43

Multiple Choice

The research experiment is superior to the ex post facto research design when the researcher:

• A) Must avoid influencing the variables under study and therefore avoid biasing the results.
• B) Needs to cause variables to be changed or held constant in keeping with specified research objectives.
• C) Is limited to hold all factors constant by selection of subjects according to strict sampling procedures and statistical manipulation of findings.
• D) Decides to use the design more common to research in the social sciences and business.

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