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How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education Book Cover
How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 5/e
Jack R. Fraenkel, San Francisco State University
Norman E. Wallen, San Francisco State University

Causal-Comparative Research

Essay Quiz



1

Briefly explain why creating homogeneous subgroups can address a subject characteristics threat in causal-comparative studies.
2

Provide a diagram for a causal-comparative design.
3

Identify the primary similarities and differences of causal-comparative and experimental research studies.