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In a quasi-experimental study using a convenience sample of subjects from a local high school, the researcher asks potential subjects to volunteer for placement in either a low sugar diet program or a regular sugar diet program.
 
  This technique for assigning participation may compromise:
  a. construct validity.
  b. external validity.
  c. internal validity.
  d. statistical conclusion validity.

Question 2

In a quasi-experimental study design, the group that receives standard care is usually referred to as the
 
  a. comparison group.
  b. control group.
  c. experimental group.
  d. treatment group.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A




D2AR0N

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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