In a true experimental study, the subjects should be assigned to groups randomly. If this is not possible and a researcher uses intact groups, they are performing a _______________.
A) quasi-experimental study
B) convoluted study
C) observational study
D) dependent study

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Using intact groups instead of randomly assigning subjects to groups is a characteristic of a quasi-experimental study, which is a type of study design that lacks some of the features of a true experimental study.

In a True Experimental Study, the Subjects Should Be Assigned