Which of the following is likely to be a quasi-experimental study?
A) investigating the effects of drug A in rats
B) determining whether pre-exposure to a word set improves retention
C) investigating gender differences in toy play in preschoolers
D) examining whether magnitude of reward increases response rates

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A quasi-experimental study involves comparing groups without random assignment. Investigating gender differences in toy play in preschoolers typically involves naturally occurring groups (boys and girls), making it quasi-experimental.

Which of the Following Is Likely to Be a Quasi-Experimental