What feature of a nonequivalent control group design makes it quasi-experimental rather than preexperimental?
A) Manipulation of the independent variable
B) Lack of randomization
C) The use of a pretest
D) The use of a posttest
C
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a. language development, especially English. b. mathematics and engineering. c. library science. d. medicine and nursing.
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1. "I read that exercising for 20 to 30 minutes each day increases weight loss." 2. "I'm going to cut down on the number of cigarettes I smoke because I read that smoking causes several diseases." 3. "I have smoked only 10 cigarettes this week." 4. "I am planning to walk an hour each day after work."
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1. Electrolytes, including potassium and chloride 2. Bone mineral density for osteoporosis 3. Magnesium level 4. Liver function