Why is a study categorized as quasi-experimental (as opposed to being called an experimental study)?
A) Because the researcher does not have a PhD
B) Because the intervention was only partially tested
C) Because the intervention and/or setting was not tightly controlled
D) Because it was not possible to recruit participants from the population of interest

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A study is categorized as quasi-experimental when the researcher lacks full control over the allocation of participants to different conditions or treatments, often due to practical or ethical constraints, leading to less control over variables compared to a true experimental study.

Why Is a Study Categorized as Quasi-Experimental (As Opposed to Being