Question

Is there value in reviewing a study that used a quasi-experimental methodology? What is the differences and similarities between quasi-experimental and true experimental?

Answer 1

Reviewing the study that used quasi experimental methodology can be done to get knowledge an idea from different aspects. It can make the researchers understand that what will be the end result of altering or manipulating the independent variable in a research .The result can vary accordingly hence the value of this decreases with reliability

Similarities

• All participants are involved in the study
• Both measures the outcomes
• They compare the result with the condition or treatment

Differences

True	Quasi
Independent variable cannot be changed It is random in nature Subjects are not pre-selected More reliable Widely used	Independent variable can be changed It is not random Subjects are pre-selected Less reliable Less frequently used