Which of the Following Statements Is True About Quasi-Experimental Designs

Which of the following statements is true about quasi-experimental designs?

A) Because the independent variable is manipulated, they are best considered as true experiments.
B) Because they involve the creation of initial equivalence, they are best considered as true experiments.
C) Because they are not usually analyzed as scientifically as experimental research, they are best considered as descriptive research.
D) Because the independent variable is measured, not manipulated, they are best considered as correlational research.