The research design that allows researchers to compare groups of individuals on a measured variable based on characteristics of the individuals is a(n) ______.
A) experiment
B) quasi-experiment
C) case study
D) correlational study

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This is a description of a quasi-experiment, which allows for comparisons between groups based on characteristics of the individuals rather than random assignment. The other options do not involve group comparisons based on individual characteristics.

The Research Design That Allows Researchers to Compare Groups of Individuals