Describe the characteristics of a true experiment. Explain how true experiments meet (or do not meet) the criteria for causality. Do quasi-experiments and non-experimental designs improve on these criteria? Explain how or how not.

What will be an ideal response?


Random assignment, comparison/control group, pretest posttest; while quasi- and
nonexperimental do not meet all the conditions

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a. True b. False

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. the enslavement of people b. vegetarianism c. moderation of drinking d. total abstinence from all alcoholic beverages

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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