In causal-comparative research, matching is used to
A) equate two groups on one or more extraneous variables.
B) identify groups that represent the extremes of a phenomenon.
C) predict the direction of a presumed causal relationship.
D) ensure that groups with different characteristics are selected randomly.

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Matching in causal-comparative research is utilized to make two groups equivalent on one or more variables that are not the primary focus of the study, thereby controlling for their potential confounding effects.

In Causal-Comparative Research, Matching Is Used to