Which of the following are the two general designs that can be used to conduct research?
A) experimental studies and quasi-experimental studies
B) observational studies and self-report studies
C) case studies and self-report studies
D) correlational studies and experimental studies

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The two general designs that can be used to conduct research are correlational studies and experimental studies. Option A is incorrect because quasi-experimental studies are a subtype of experimental studies. Option B is incorrect because self-report studies can fall under either experimental or correlational designs, while observational studies refer to a method of data collection rather than a design. Option C is incorrect because case studies can be used as a method of data collection or as a type of correlational design, but it is not one of the two general designs.

Which of the Following Are the Two General Designs That