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Alygatorr01285

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A quasi-experimental study design would be a better choice for a research study than an experimental study design in which of these situations?
 
  a. The study is to be conducted in a laboratory setting.
  b. An experimental treatment is not part of the study.
  c. The researcher has not conducted research before.
  d. Full experimental control is not possible.

Question 2

The nurse researcher is planning a study in which subjects will not be randomly assigned to groups. Which type of design would be appropriate for this study?
 
  a. Nonequivalent control group design
  b. Posttest only control group design
  c. Solomon four-group design
  d. True experimental design


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A A laboratory setting would not preclude and, in fact, would facilitate an experimental design because it is conducive to control of variables.
B If no experimental treatment is used, the study is not quasi-experimental.
C Researcher inexperience should not influence the choice of design.
D When full experimental control is not possible, it is appropriate for the researcher to select a quasi-experimental design.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A A nonequivalent control group design is a quasi-experimental design in which subjects are not randomly assigned to groups.
B A posttest only control group design consists of two randomly assigned groups but neither group is pre-tested.
C A Solomon four-group design is an experimental design that requires random assignment to groups.
D True experimental design requires random assignment of groups.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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