What is a quasi-independent variable?
A) a variable that is manipulated by the researcher
B) a variable that is measured by the researcher
C) a variable that is treated as if it was manipulated by the researcher even though it wasn't
D) a variable that is treated as if it was measured by the researcher even though it wasn't

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A quasi-independent variable is not directly manipulated by the researcher but is treated as if it were for the purposes of the study. This often occurs in quasi-experimental designs where the variable of interest is a given condition or characteristic that cannot be randomly assigned.

What Is a Quasi-Independent Variable