A statistical technique called individual fixed effects is sometimes used in the social sciences.This technique involves:

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Individual fixed effects involve comparing a particular outcome (such as a behavior or trait) over time as some factor changes (such as an intervention or treatment). This technique is often used in longitudinal studies where participants are measured at multiple time points. By comparing outcomes within individuals over time, individual fixed effects can help control for unobserved (or unmeasured) factors that may impact the outcome of interest.

B) Comparing two groups of subjects who are similar except for one independent variable is known as a quasi-experimental design.
C) Explaining the factors that account for a particular effect can be done through mediation or moderation analysis, rather than individual fixed effects.
D) Comparing key variables across populations is more related to cross-sectional or comparative research designs, rather than individual fixed effects.

A Statistical Technique Called Individual Fixed Effects Is Sometimes Used