After the researchers have selected a group having the characteristic they wish to study in a causal comparative design, the next logical step is to
A) randomly form subgroups from the selected group.
B) identify a comparable group without the selected characteristic.
C) collect biographical data on this group.
D) choose the statistical analyses to be performed.

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In a causal comparative design, after selecting a group with the characteristic of interest, the next step is to identify a comparable group that does not have the characteristic. This allows for comparison between the two groups to understand the impact of the characteristic on the outcome being studied.

After the Researchers Have Selected a Group Having the Characteristic