A researcher introduces a new mathematics program in one school district and uses a neighboring district as a no-treatment control group.Before the program begins,the students in both districts are given a standardized mathematics test.After the program is in place for six months,the students are tested again and the researcher compares the before and after scores for the two groups.This research study is classified as ____.
A)correlational
B)experimental
C)quasi-experimental
D)nonexperimental

Question

A researcher introduces a new mathematics program in one school district and uses a neighboring district as a no-treatment control group.Before the program begins,the students in both districts are given a standardized mathematics test.After the program is in place for six months,the students are tested again and the researcher compares the before and after scores for the two groups.This research study is classified as ____.
A)​correlational
B)​experimental
C)quasi-experimental
D)​nonexperimental

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This study is classified as quasi-experimental because the researcher did not randomly assign participants to the treatment and control groups. Instead, the researcher used naturally occurring groups and compared the changes in both groups over time.

A Researcher Introduces a New Mathematics Program in One School