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1

Outline the general strategy behind the mixed design, and give a research example in which you would use the design.
2

Describe the various ways that a nested design can be carried out. Give examples of when nesting would be beneficial
3

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of quasi-experimental research. What methods can be used to reduce some of the validity problems inherent in this type of research?
4

Describe each of the quasi-experimental designs discussed in the text, and indicate when each design might be used.
5

Describe the basic strategy involved in the pretest—posttest design. What problems arise when this design is used?
6

Describe how the Solomon four-group design can be used to test for some of the problems inherent in the pretest—posttest design.
7

Compare and contrast the three developmental designs. Include in your discussion the advantages and disadvantages of each.
8

How do the problems of generation effects, subject mortality, and multiple observation effects affect the results from a longitudinal design? What, if anything, can be done about them?





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