The ______ variable allows comparison of groups of participants without manipulation.
A) quasi-experiment/subject
B) quasi-experiment/participant
C) true experiment/subject
D) true experiment/participant

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The quasi-experiment design involves the manipulation of an independent variable but lacks the control and randomization of a true experiment. However, a quasi-experiment can still involve a non-manipulated variable, which is known as the quasi-independent variable. This variable allows for the comparison of groups without manipulation, making option A the best choice. Options B, C, and D all include reference to a participant variable, which is not relevant to the question.

The ______ Variable Allows Comparison of Groups of Participants Without