General Studies · Research Methodology and Experimental Design
Match the Research Designs in List I with their Descriptions in List II: List I a. Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) b. Quasi-Experimental Design c. Ex Post Facto Design d. Cross-Sectional Study List II1. Assesses the impact of interventions in a real-world context without random assignment. 2. An experimental design that requires random assignment to control and experimental groups, ensuring high internal validity. 3. Captures a snapshot of a population at a single point in time, providing insights into correlations but not causation. 4. Investigates relationships between variables after the fact, often used when random assignment is not feasible or ethical. Choose the correct option:
- 1a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
- 2a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
- 3a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3✓
- 4a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Correct answer
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
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