Review:
Quasi Experimental Studies
overall review score: 4.2
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Quasi-experimental studies are research designs that are similar to experimental studies but lack random assignment of participants to treatment and control groups.
Key Features
- Control group
- Treatment group
- Pre-test/post-test measures
- No random assignment
Pros
- Allow for studying cause and effect relationships in real-world settings
- Less expensive and time-consuming than true experimental studies
Cons
- Potential for confounding variables affecting results
- Cannot establish causation as firmly as true experimental studies