A quasi-experimental design is applied in situations where
AThe researcher has less control over the independent variable than in the classical design
BThe classical design is much easier to arrange
CBoth the reduced control and the relative ease apply ✓ Correct
DThere is complete random assignment as in the classical design
Correct answer: (C) Both the reduced control and the relative ease apply
Explanation
Quasi-experimental design applies when there is both reduced control and greater ease of arrangement.
Reduced control over the independent variable alone is only half the reason.
The relative ease of the design alone is only half the reason.
Full random assignment as in the classical design is exactly what it lacks.
It is used when true randomization is impractical.
It trades some internal validity for real-world feasibility.
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