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PCN-540 Topic 5: Short Answer Questions 1. What are the features of quasi-experimental variables and designs? Under what conditions would this type of approach be appropriate? Provide at least one example in your response. Quasi-experimental design tests a causal hypothesis. Similar to experimental designs, a treatment that is being evaluated is tested by measuring pre-defined set of indicators to determine how well the element achieves its objectives (Horward & Sabarwal, 2014). Quasi experimental methods are usually used when randomization of individuals or groups into control and treatment groups is not achievable. It is also used when a randomized controlled trial is ruled out on ethical and political grounds or where randomization is not logistically practical (Reichardt 2002). For instance, in studying the effect of using alcohol during pregnancy, it is clear that it would harm th ...
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