3 DEC FS Q.12
- Option : B
- Explanation : Ex-post facto research examines how an independent variable or a quality that is present in participants prior to the study affects some dependent variable. The participants are grouped on the basis of a particular characteristic or trait (variable) that is of interest to the researcher; here, level of aspiration of the children. The dependent variable to be measured for the effect will be the level of achievement of the children.
