When selecting a comparison group in a quasi-experimental design, one should:

A) select a group unlike the experimental group:
B)select a group as similar as possible to the experimental group:?
C)use random assignment.?
D) avoid the use of switching replications.


B

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Which of the following factors does not contribute to the limited presence of social workers within the criminal justice system?

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A) ?Becoming completely stress-free in one week. B) ?Finding some time in the future to go on vacation. C) ?Having a private practice that will allow her to have flexibility in her schedule. D) ?Joining the Tuesday or Friday night yoga class at her local gym, depending on her schedule for the week.

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