Which of the following quasi-experimental studies was discussed in class?
a. comparing the ability of fetuses to detect tastes versus smells
b. comparing the effects of nighttime light exposure for infants versus older children
c. comparing children in natural settings to experimental settings
d. comparing children in day care with children on wait lists to be in day care
Ans: d. comparing children in day care with children on wait lists to be in day care
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