When groups of subjects are equal to begin with, but are then treated differently by the experimenter, the research technique is post-facto.

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The research technique described in the statement is actually called a "quasi-experiment" because the groups are not randomly assigned. "Post-facto" simply means "after the fact" and does not describe a specific research technique.

When Groups of Subjects Are Equal to Begin With, but Are