(Scenario III) Religiosity was the independent variable in the study described in Scenario III. Religiosity was divided into three groups based on whether the participants reported being Christian, atheist, or Muslim. The method by which religious groups were established makes this a(n) _____ study.
A) true experimental
B) quasi-experimental
C) pseudo-experimental
D) absolute experimental

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The method described is quasi-experimental because it involves categorizing participants into groups based on a pre-existing characteristic (in this case, their religion) rather than randomly assigning them to groups, which is a hallmark of true experimental designs.

(Scenario III) Religiosity Was the Independent Variable in the Study