When researchers are interested in studying the effects of a variable that they cannot control, they use _______ designs.
A)experimental
B)pseudoscientific
C)quasi-experimental
D)descriptive

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Quasi-experimental designs are used when researchers want to study the effects of a variable that they cannot manipulate or control directly. This approach allows for the examination of the variable's impact in a natural setting, distinguishing it from true experimental designs where variables are manipulated by the researcher.

When Researchers Are Interested in Studying the Effects of a Variable