Researchers select individuals who are HIV positive,and those who are not HIV positive,and train both in a certain form of coping.After a year,their health and well-being are compared and measured.This design is most likely a(n):

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This design is a quasi-experiment because it involves comparing groups that are not randomly assigned. The researchers select individuals based on their HIV status, which is a pre-existing condition, and then compare their outcomes after an intervention.

Researchers Select Individuals Who Are HIV Positive,and Those Who Are