General Studies · Research Methodology & Quasi-Experimental Design
In quasi-experimental research, a 'patched-up design' refers to:
- 1Conducting multiple unrelated studies simultaneously in different laboratories
- 2Using a simple pilot study to refine the overall research questionnaire
- 3Making minor random adjustments to the research protocol during the study
- 4Combining elements of different quasi-experimental features or adding control groups/pretests iteratively to rule out specific threats to validity✓
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Combining elements of different quasi-experimental features or adding control groups/pretests iteratively to rule out specific threats to validity
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