A study that uses pre-existing changes along one dimension, and manipulates a variable along another dimension is called a(n) __________ study
A) experimental
B) quasi-experimental
C) case
D) correlational

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A quasi-experimental study uses pre-existing changes along one dimension (such as age or gender) and manipulates a variable along another dimension (such as treatment or intervention). It is considered quasi-experimental because the researcher cannot randomly assign participants to different groups due to the pre-existing conditions.

A Study That Uses Pre-Existing Changes Along One Dimension, and Manipulates