A nurse researcher is weighing the option of using an experimental or quasi-experimental design for a study.The researcher recognizes that quasi-experiments may lack which elements? (Select all that apply.)
A) Manipulation of the dependent variable
B) Randomization of subjects to groups
C) Incorporation of an experimental group
D) Use of a control group
E) Manipulation of the independent variable

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Correct B: Quasi-experiments may lack random assignments to groups.
Correct D: Quasi-experiments may lack use of a control group.
Incorrect A: A dependent variable is not manipulated in experimental or quasi-experimental studies.
Incorrect C: An experimental group has to be used in a quasi-experiment.
Incorrect E: Both experiments and quasi-experiments require manipulation of the independent variable.

A Nurse Researcher Is Weighing the Option of Using an Experimental