Why Do Researchers Use Quasi-Experimental Design

question 184

Multiple Choice

Why do researchers use quasi-experimental design?

• A)To form groups based on random assignment.
• B)To link variables together.
• C)To observe behaviour in different settings.
• D)Because sometimes it is unethical/impossible to form groups based on random assignment.

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Definitions:

Price Elasticity

A metric that quantifies the sensitivity of the quantity of a product demanded to fluctuations in its price, depicted as a percentage alteration.

Production Costs

The total expenses incurred by a company to produce goods or services, including labor, materials, and overhead costs.

Cournot Duopolists

A scenario in an oligopoly market structure where two firms, known as duopolists, decide on the quantity to produce independently and simultaneously with the goal of maximizing profit.

Marginal Costs

The boost in cost necessitated by the output of one more unit of a product or service.