A Researcher Compares a Group of Republicans and Democrats on a Measure

question 200

Multiple Choice

A researcher compares a group of Republicans and Democrats on a measure of beliefs about poverty.What makes this a quasi-experimental design?

• A)The researcher is comparing preexisting groups,not random assignment.
• B)You cannot be both a Republican and a Democrat at the same time.
• C)There are two independent variables.
• D)There is no operational definition for the dependent variable.

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Definitions:

Growth Spurt

A rapid period of growth, particularly in height and weight, often occurring during puberty.

External Changes

Modifications or variations in the surrounding environment that can impact individuals or systems.

Primary Sexual Characteristic

The main reproductive organs and structures that are present at birth and are directly involved in reproduction.

Secondary Sexual Characteristics

Physical traits not directly involved in reproduction but indicative of sex, such as enlarged breasts in females and deeper voices in males.