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When they are instructed to respond as quickly as possible, the error rate of participants may increase.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Distinguish nonexperimental designs from quasi-experimental designs.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

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19.A confounding of variables makes the interpretation of the results clear.

Answer to Question 2

The difference between nonexperimental and quasi-experimental designs is the degree to which they limit confounds and control for threats to internal validity. A nonexperimental design makes little or no attempt to minimize threats. On the other hand, a quasi-experimental design makes some attempt to minimize threats to internal validity and approach the rigor of a true experiment.



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