Answer to Question 1
ANS: B
The diagram represents two groups, with one receiving a treatment.
The design does not portray a factorial design. The diagram represents two groups, with one receiving a treatment.
The design does not portray a posttest-only design. The diagram represents two groups, with one receiving a treatment.
A time series design is not represented in this diagram. The diagram represents two groups, with one receiving a treatment.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: D
Quasi-experimental study designs were developed to control as many threats to validity as possible in a situation in which some of the components of true experimental design are lacking.
A comparative design needs two groups.
A descriptive design explores the nature of the phenomena of interest.
An experimental design requires a control group.